PSLE The graph shows the number of macarons sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more macarons were sold in April than in February?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of macarons sold in May compared to January?
(a)
Number of macarons sold in February = 240
Number of macarons sold in April = 430
Number of more macarons sold in April than in February
= 430 - 240
= 190
(b)
Number of macarons sold in January = 110
Number of macarons sold in May = 550
Increase in the number of macarons sold in May compared to January
= 550 - 110
= 440
Percentage increase in the number of macarons sold in May compared to January
=
440110 x 100%
= 400%
Answer(s): (a) 190; (b) 400%