PSLE The graph shows the number of doughnuts sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more doughnuts were sold in May than in April?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of doughnuts sold in June compared to March?
(a)
Number of doughnuts sold in April = 290
Number of doughnuts sold in May = 410
Number of more doughnuts sold in May than in April
= 410 - 290
= 120
(b)
Number of doughnuts sold in March = 200
Number of doughnuts sold in June = 450
Increase in the number of doughnuts sold in June compared to March
= 450 - 200
= 250
Percentage increase in the number of doughnuts sold in June compared to March
=
250200 x 100%
= 125%
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 125%