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 = 620
Number of muffins sold in September = 470
Number of less muffins sold in September than in July
= 620 - 470
= 150
(b)
Number of muffins sold in August = 500
Number of muffins sold in October = 360
Decrease in the number of muffins sold in October compared to August
= 500 - 360
= 140
Percentage decrease in the number of muffins sold in October compared to August
=
140500 x 100%
= 28%
Answer(s): (a) 150; (b) 28%