PSLE The graph shows the number of muffins sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more muffins were sold in April than in February?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of muffins sold in May compared to January?
(a)
Number of muffins sold in February = 350
Number of muffins sold in April = 490
Number of more muffins sold in April than in February
= 490 - 350
= 140
(b)
Number of muffins sold in January = 250
Number of muffins sold in May = 590
Increase in the number of muffins sold in May compared to January
= 590 - 250
= 340
Percentage increase in the number of muffins sold in May compared to January
=
340250 x 100%
= 136%
Answer(s): (a) 140; (b) 136%