PSLE The graph shows the number of tarts sold each month by a new bakery from January to June.
- How many more tarts were sold in April than in February?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in May compared to January?
(a)
Number of tarts sold in February = 160
Number of tarts sold in April = 300
Number of more tarts sold in April than in February
= 300 - 160
= 140
(b)
Number of tarts sold in January = 80
Number of tarts sold in May = 360
Increase in the number of tarts sold in May compared to January
= 360 - 80
= 280
Percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in May compared to January
=
28080 x 100%
= 350%
Answer(s): (a) 140; (b) 350%