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 May than in April?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in June compared to March?
(a)
Number of tarts sold in April = 430
Number of tarts sold in May = 560
Number of more tarts sold in May than in April
= 560 - 430
= 130
(b)
Number of tarts sold in March = 280
Number of tarts sold in June = 630
Increase in the number of tarts sold in June compared to March
= 630 - 280
= 350
Percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in June compared to March
=
350280 x 100%
= 125%
Answer(s): (a) 130; (b) 125%