PSLE The graph shows the number of doughnuts sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many less doughnuts were sold in August than in November?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in October compared to July?
(a)
Number of doughnuts sold in August = 550
Number of doughnuts sold in November = 300
Number of less doughnuts sold in August than in November
= 550 - 300
= 300
(b)
Number of doughnuts sold in July = 600
Number of doughnuts sold in October = 360
Decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in October compared to July
= 600 - 360
= 240
Percentage decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in October compared to July
=
240600 x 100%
= 40%
Answer(s): (a) 300; (b) 40%