PSLE The graph shows the number of cupcakes sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many less cupcakes were sold in March than in January?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of cupcakes sold in April compared to February?
(a)
Number of cupcakes sold in January = 520
Number of cupcakes sold in March = 370
Number of less cupcakes sold in March than in January
= 520 - 370
= 150
(b)
Number of cupcakes sold in February = 450
Number of cupcakes sold in April = 270
Decrease in the number of cupcakes sold in April compared to February
= 450 - 270
= 180
Percentage decrease in the number of cupcakes sold in April compared to February
=
180450 x 100%
= 40%
Answer(s): (a) 150; (b) 40%