PSLE The graph shows the number of biscuits sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many less biscuits were sold in August than in November?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of biscuits sold in October compared to July?
(a)
Number of biscuits sold in August = 340
Number of biscuits sold in November = 130
Number of less biscuits sold in August than in November
= 340 - 130
= 290
(b)
Number of biscuits sold in July = 420
Number of biscuits sold in October = 210
Decrease in the number of biscuits sold in October compared to July
= 420 - 210
= 210
Percentage decrease in the number of biscuits sold in October compared to July
=
210420 x 100%
= 50%
Answer(s): (a) 290; (b) 50%