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 May than in April?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of muffins sold in June compared to March?
(a)
Number of muffins sold in April = 400
Number of muffins sold in May = 480
Number of more muffins sold in May than in April
= 480 - 400
= 80
(b)
Number of muffins sold in March = 250
Number of muffins sold in June = 500
Increase in the number of muffins sold in June compared to March
= 500 - 250
= 250
Percentage increase in the number of muffins sold in June compared to March
=
250250 x 100%
= 100%
Answer(s): (a) 80; (b) 100%