PSLE The graph shows the number of cookies sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many less cookies were sold in March than in January?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of cookies sold in April compared to February?
(a)
Number of cookies sold in January = 910
Number of cookies sold in March = 650
Number of less cookies sold in March than in January
= 910 - 650
= 260
(b)
Number of cookies sold in February = 800
Number of cookies sold in April = 520
Decrease in the number of cookies sold in April compared to February
= 800 - 520
= 280
Percentage decrease in the number of cookies sold in April compared to February
=
280800 x 100%
= 35%
Answer(s): (a) 260; (b) 35%