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 April than in February?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of muffins sold in May compared to January?
(a)
Number of muffins sold in February = 70
Number of muffins sold in April = 200
Number of more muffins sold in April than in February
= 200 - 70
= 130
(b)
Number of muffins sold in January = 50
Number of muffins sold in May = 250
Increase in the number of muffins sold in May compared to January
= 250 - 50
= 200
Percentage increase in the number of muffins sold in May compared to January
=
20050 x 100%
= 400%
Answer(s): (a) 130; (b) 400%