PSLE The graph shows the number of tarts sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many less tarts were sold in September than in July?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of tarts sold in October compared to August?
(a)
Number of tarts sold in July = 590
Number of tarts sold in September = 350
Number of less tarts sold in September than in July
= 590 - 350
= 240
(b)
Number of tarts sold in August = 500
Number of tarts sold in October = 240
Decrease in the number of tarts sold in October compared to August
= 500 - 240
= 260
Percentage decrease in the number of tarts sold in October compared to August
=
260500 x 100%
= 52%
Answer(s): (a) 240; (b) 52%