PSLE The graph shows the number of biscuits sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many less biscuits were sold in March than in January?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of biscuits sold in April compared to February?
(a)
Number of biscuits sold in January = 340
Number of biscuits sold in March = 230
Number of less biscuits sold in March than in January
= 340 - 230
= 110
(b)
Number of biscuits sold in February = 250
Number of biscuits sold in April = 180
Decrease in the number of biscuits sold in April compared to February
= 250 - 180
= 70
Percentage decrease in the number of biscuits sold in April compared to February
=
70250 x 100%
= 28%
Answer(s): (a) 110; (b) 28%