PSLE The graph shows the number of muffins sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many less muffins were sold in February than in May?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of muffins sold in April compared to January?
(a)
Number of muffins sold in February = 470
Number of muffins sold in May = 200
Number of less muffins sold in February than in May
= 470 - 200
= 400
(b)
Number of muffins sold in January = 600
Number of muffins sold in April = 330
Decrease in the number of muffins sold in April compared to January
= 600 - 330
= 270
Percentage decrease in the number of muffins sold in April compared to January
=
270600 x 100%
= 45%
Answer(s): (a) 400; (b) 45%