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 = 200
Number of tarts sold in April = 320
Number of more tarts sold in April than in February
= 320 - 200
= 120
(b)
Number of tarts sold in January = 50
Number of tarts sold in May = 360
Increase in the number of tarts sold in May compared to January
= 360 - 50
= 310
Percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in May compared to January
=
31050 x 100%
= 620%
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 620%