PSLE The graph shows the number of scones sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many less scones were sold in March than in January?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of scones sold in April compared to February?
(a)
Number of scones sold in January = 630
Number of scones sold in March = 350
Number of less scones sold in March than in January
= 630 - 350
= 280
(b)
Number of scones sold in February = 500
Number of scones sold in April = 260
Decrease in the number of scones sold in April compared to February
= 500 - 260
= 240
Percentage decrease in the number of scones sold in April compared to February
=
240500 x 100%
= 48%
Answer(s): (a) 280; (b) 48%