PSLE The graph shows the number of biscuits sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many more biscuits were sold in November than in October?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of biscuits sold in December compared to September?
(a)
Number of biscuits sold in October = 350
Number of biscuits sold in November = 500
Number of more biscuits sold in November than in October
= 500 - 350
= 150
(b)
Number of biscuits sold in September = 200
Number of biscuits sold in December = 610
Increase in the number of biscuits sold in December compared to September
= 610 - 200
= 410
Percentage increase in the number of biscuits sold in December compared to September
=
410200 x 100%
= 205%
Answer(s): (a) 150; (b) 205%