PSLE The graph shows the number of muffins sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more muffins were sold in May than in April?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of muffins sold in June compared to March?
(a)
Number of muffins sold in April = 290
Number of muffins sold in May = 420
Number of more muffins sold in May than in April
= 420 - 290
= 130
(b)
Number of muffins sold in March = 150
Number of muffins sold in June = 510
Increase in the number of muffins sold in June compared to March
= 510 - 150
= 360
Percentage increase in the number of muffins sold in June compared to March
=
360150 x 100%
= 240%
Answer(s): (a) 130; (b) 240%