PSLE The graph shows the number of doughnuts sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many less doughnuts were sold in February than in May?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in April compared to January?
(a)
Number of doughnuts sold in February = 380
Number of doughnuts sold in May = 160
Number of less doughnuts sold in February than in May
= 380 - 160
= 340
(b)
Number of doughnuts sold in January = 500
Number of doughnuts sold in April = 210
Decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in April compared to January
= 500 - 210
= 290
Percentage decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in April compared to January
=
290500 x 100%
= 58%
Answer(s): (a) 340; (b) 58%