PSLE The graph shows the number of cupcakes sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more cupcakes were sold in May than in April?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of cupcakes sold in June compared to March?
(a)
Number of cupcakes sold in April = 590
Number of cupcakes sold in May = 610
Number of more cupcakes sold in May than in April
= 610 - 590
= 20
(b)
Number of cupcakes sold in March = 500
Number of cupcakes sold in June = 640
Increase in the number of cupcakes sold in June compared to March
= 640 - 500
= 140
Percentage increase in the number of cupcakes sold in June compared to March
=
140500 x 100%
= 28%
Answer(s): (a) 20; (b) 28%