PSLE The graph shows the number of muffins sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many less muffins were sold in March than in January?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of muffins sold in April compared to February?
(a)
Number of muffins sold in January = 650
Number of muffins sold in March = 450
Number of less muffins sold in March than in January
= 650 - 450
= 200
(b)
Number of muffins sold in February = 600
Number of muffins sold in April = 420
Decrease in the number of muffins sold in April compared to February
= 600 - 420
= 180
Percentage decrease in the number of muffins sold in April compared to February
=
180600 x 100%
= 30%
Answer(s): (a) 200; (b) 30%