PSLE The graph shows the number of cookies sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many less cookies were sold in September than in July?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of cookies sold in October compared to August?
(a)
Number of cookies sold in July = 610
Number of cookies sold in September = 440
Number of less cookies sold in September than in July
= 610 - 440
= 170
(b)
Number of cookies sold in August = 500
Number of cookies sold in October = 380
Decrease in the number of cookies sold in October compared to August
= 500 - 380
= 120
Percentage decrease in the number of cookies sold in October compared to August
=
120500 x 100%
= 24%
Answer(s): (a) 170; (b) 24%