PSLE The graph shows the number of muffins sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many less muffins were sold in August than in November?
- What was the percentage decrease in the number of muffins sold in October compared to July?
(a)
Number of muffins sold in August = 650
Number of muffins sold in November = 280
Number of less muffins sold in August than in November
= 650 - 280
= 500
(b)
Number of muffins sold in July = 780
Number of muffins sold in October = 390
Decrease in the number of muffins sold in October compared to July
= 780 - 390
= 390
Percentage decrease in the number of muffins sold in October compared to July
=
390780 x 100%
= 50%
Answer(s): (a) 500; (b) 50%