PSLE The graph shows the number of tarts sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more tarts were sold in April than in February?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in May compared to January?
(a)
Number of tarts sold in February = 110
Number of tarts sold in April = 290
Number of more tarts sold in April than in February
= 290 - 110
= 180
(b)
Number of tarts sold in January = 80
Number of tarts sold in May = 380
Increase in the number of tarts sold in May compared to January
= 380 - 80
= 300
Percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in May compared to January
=
30080 x 100%
= 375%
Answer(s): (a) 180; (b) 375%