PSLE The graph shows the number of biscuits sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more biscuits were sold in April than in February?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of biscuits sold in May compared to January?
(a)
Number of biscuits sold in February = 150
Number of biscuits sold in April = 370
Number of more biscuits sold in April than in February
= 370 - 150
= 220
(b)
Number of biscuits sold in January = 60
Number of biscuits sold in May = 420
Increase in the number of biscuits sold in May compared to January
= 420 - 60
= 360
Percentage increase in the number of biscuits sold in May compared to January
=
36060 x 100%
= 600%
Answer(s): (a) 220; (b) 600%