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 = 400
Number of muffins sold in April = 500
Number of more muffins sold in April than in February
= 500 - 400
= 100
(b)
Number of muffins sold in January = 250
Number of muffins sold in May = 620
Increase in the number of muffins sold in May compared to January
= 620 - 250
= 370
Percentage increase in the number of muffins sold in May compared to January
=
370250 x 100%
= 148%
Answer(s): (a) 100; (b) 148%