PSLE The graph shows the number of cupcakes sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many less cupcakes were sold in August than in November?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of cupcakes sold in October compared to July?
(a)
Number of cupcakes sold in August = 430
Number of cupcakes sold in November = 320
Number of less cupcakes sold in August than in November
= 430 - 320
= 180
(b)
Number of cupcakes sold in July = 500
Number of cupcakes sold in October = 360
Decrease in the number of cupcakes sold in October compared to July
= 500 - 360
= 140
Percentage decrease in the number of cupcakes sold in October compared to July
=
140500 x 100%
= 28%
Answer(s): (a) 180; (b) 28%