PSLE The graph shows the number of biscuits sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many more biscuits were sold in November than in October?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of biscuits sold in December compared to September?
(a)
Number of biscuits sold in October = 310
Number of biscuits sold in November = 450
Number of more biscuits sold in November than in October
= 450 - 310
= 140
(b)
Number of biscuits sold in September = 250
Number of biscuits sold in December = 480
Increase in the number of biscuits sold in December compared to September
= 480 - 250
= 230
Percentage increase in the number of biscuits sold in December compared to September
=
230250 x 100%
= 92%
Answer(s): (a) 140; (b) 92%