PSLE The graph shows the number of tarts sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more tarts were sold in April than in February?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in May compared to January?
(a)
Number of tarts sold in February = 180
Number of tarts sold in April = 350
Number of more tarts sold in April than in February
= 350 - 180
= 170
(b)
Number of tarts sold in January = 50
Number of tarts sold in May = 450
Increase in the number of tarts sold in May compared to January
= 450 - 50
= 400
Percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in May compared to January
=
40050 x 100%
= 800%
Answer(s): (a) 170; (b) 800%