PSLE The graph shows the number of scones sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more scones were sold in May than in April?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of scones sold in June compared to March?
(a)
Number of scones sold in April = 470
Number of scones sold in May = 530
Number of more scones sold in May than in April
= 530 - 470
= 60
(b)
Number of scones sold in March = 320
Number of scones sold in June = 640
Increase in the number of scones sold in June compared to March
= 640 - 320
= 320
Percentage increase in the number of scones sold in June compared to March
=
320320 x 100%
= 100%
Answer(s): (a) 60; (b) 100%