PSLE The graph shows the number of cupcakes sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many more cupcakes were sold in October than in August?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of cupcakes sold in November compared to July?
(a)
Number of cupcakes sold in August = 180
Number of cupcakes sold in October = 440
Number of more cupcakes sold in October than in August
= 440 - 180
= 260
(b)
Number of cupcakes sold in July = 50
Number of cupcakes sold in November = 510
Increase in the number of cupcakes sold in November compared to July
= 510 - 50
= 460
Percentage increase in the number of cupcakes sold in November compared to July
=
46050 x 100%
= 920%
Answer(s): (a) 260; (b) 920%