PSLE The graph shows the number of biscuits sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more biscuits were sold in April than in February?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of biscuits sold in May compared to January?
(a)
Number of biscuits sold in February = 300
Number of biscuits sold in April = 490
Number of more biscuits sold in April than in February
= 490 - 300
= 190
(b)
Number of biscuits sold in January = 200
Number of biscuits sold in May = 620
Increase in the number of biscuits sold in May compared to January
= 620 - 200
= 420
Percentage increase in the number of biscuits sold in May compared to January
=
420200 x 100%
= 210%
Answer(s): (a) 190; (b) 210%