PSLE The graph shows the number of macarons sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more macarons were sold in May than in April?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of macarons sold in June compared to March?
(a)
Number of macarons sold in April = 550
Number of macarons sold in May = 700
Number of more macarons sold in May than in April
= 700 - 550
= 150
(b)
Number of macarons sold in March = 400
Number of macarons sold in June = 840
Increase in the number of macarons sold in June compared to March
= 840 - 400
= 440
Percentage increase in the number of macarons sold in June compared to March
=
440400 x 100%
= 110%
Answer(s): (a) 150; (b) 110%