PSLE The graph shows the number of puffs sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more puffs were sold in May than in April?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of puffs sold in June compared to March?
(a)
Number of puffs sold in April = 350
Number of puffs sold in May = 430
Number of more puffs sold in May than in April
= 430 - 350
= 80
(b)
Number of puffs sold in March = 250
Number of puffs sold in June = 560
Increase in the number of puffs sold in June compared to March
= 560 - 250
= 310
Percentage increase in the number of puffs sold in June compared to March
=
310250 x 100%
= 124%
Answer(s): (a) 80; (b) 124%