PSLE The graph shows the number of doughnuts sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many less doughnuts were sold in September than in July?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in October compared to August?
(a)
Number of doughnuts sold in July = 540
Number of doughnuts sold in September = 430
Number of less doughnuts sold in September than in July
= 540 - 430
= 110
(b)
Number of doughnuts sold in August = 500
Number of doughnuts sold in October = 380
Decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in October compared to August
= 500 - 380
= 120
Percentage decrease in the number of doughnuts sold in October compared to August
=
120500 x 100%
= 24%
Answer(s): (a) 110; (b) 24%