PSLE The graph shows the number of doughnuts sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many less doughnuts were sold in March than in January?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in April compared to February?
(a)
Number of doughnuts sold in January = 690
Number of doughnuts sold in March = 580
Number of less doughnuts sold in March than in January
= 690 - 580
= 110
(b)
Number of doughnuts sold in February = 600
Number of doughnuts sold in April = 480
Decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in April compared to February
= 600 - 480
= 120
Percentage decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in April compared to February
=
120600 x 100%
= 20%
Answer(s): (a) 110; (b) 20%