PSLE The graph shows the number of muffins sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many less muffins were sold in September than in July?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of muffins sold in October compared to August?
(a)
Number of muffins sold in July = 470
Number of muffins sold in September = 270
Number of less muffins sold in September than in July
= 470 - 270
= 200
(b)
Number of muffins sold in August = 400
Number of muffins sold in October = 180
Decrease in the number of muffins sold in October compared to August
= 400 - 180
= 220
Percentage decrease in the number of muffins sold in October compared to August
=
220400 x 100%
= 55%
Answer(s): (a) 200; (b) 55%