PSLE The graph shows the number of scones sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more scones were sold in April than in February?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of scones sold in May compared to January?
(a)
Number of scones sold in February = 200
Number of scones sold in April = 370
Number of more scones sold in April than in February
= 370 - 200
= 170
(b)
Number of scones sold in January = 130
Number of scones sold in May = 390
Increase in the number of scones sold in May compared to January
= 390 - 130
= 260
Percentage increase in the number of scones sold in May compared to January
=
260130 x 100%
= 200%
Answer(s): (a) 170; (b) 200%