PSLE The graph shows the number of biscuits sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more biscuits were sold in April than in February?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of biscuits sold in May compared to January?
(a)
Number of biscuits sold in February = 270
Number of biscuits sold in April = 510
Number of more biscuits sold in April than in February
= 510 - 270
= 240
(b)
Number of biscuits sold in January = 220
Number of biscuits sold in May = 550
Increase in the number of biscuits sold in May compared to January
= 550 - 220
= 330
Percentage increase in the number of biscuits sold in May compared to January
=
330220 x 100%
= 150%
Answer(s): (a) 240; (b) 150%