PSLE The graph shows the number of puffs sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more puffs were sold in May than in April?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of puffs sold in June compared to March?
(a)
Number of puffs sold in April = 360
Number of puffs sold in May = 430
Number of more puffs sold in May than in April
= 430 - 360
= 70
(b)
Number of puffs sold in March = 230
Number of puffs sold in June = 460
Increase in the number of puffs sold in June compared to March
= 460 - 230
= 230
Percentage increase in the number of puffs sold in June compared to March
=
230230 x 100%
= 100%
Answer(s): (a) 70; (b) 100%