PSLE The graph shows the number of tarts sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many more tarts were sold in October than in August?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in November compared to July?
(a)
Number of tarts sold in August = 200
Number of tarts sold in October = 440
Number of more tarts sold in October than in August
= 440 - 200
= 240
(b)
Number of tarts sold in July = 50
Number of tarts sold in November = 550
Increase in the number of tarts sold in November compared to July
= 550 - 50
= 500
Percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in November compared to July
=
50050 x 100%
= 1000%
Answer(s): (a) 240; (b) 1000%