PSLE The graph shows the number of doughnuts sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more doughnuts were sold in May than in April?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of doughnuts sold in June compared to March?
(a)
Number of doughnuts sold in April = 390
Number of doughnuts sold in May = 470
Number of more doughnuts sold in May than in April
= 470 - 390
= 80
(b)
Number of doughnuts sold in March = 340
Number of doughnuts sold in June = 510
Increase in the number of doughnuts sold in June compared to March
= 510 - 340
= 170
Percentage increase in the number of doughnuts sold in June compared to March
=
170340 x 100%
= 50%
Answer(s): (a) 80; (b) 50%