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 = 160
Number of biscuits sold in April = 410
Number of more biscuits sold in April than in February
= 410 - 160
= 250
(b)
Number of biscuits sold in January = 120
Number of biscuits sold in May = 540
Increase in the number of biscuits sold in May compared to January
= 540 - 120
= 420
Percentage increase in the number of biscuits sold in May compared to January
=
420120 x 100%
= 350%
Answer(s): (a) 250; (b) 350%