PSLE The graph shows the number of macarons sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many more macarons were sold in November than in October?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of macarons sold in December compared to September?
(a)
Number of macarons sold in October = 280
Number of macarons sold in November = 400
Number of more macarons sold in November than in October
= 400 - 280
= 120
(b)
Number of macarons sold in September = 200
Number of macarons sold in December = 430
Increase in the number of macarons sold in December compared to September
= 430 - 200
= 230
Percentage increase in the number of macarons sold in December compared to September
=
230200 x 100%
= 115%
Answer(s): (a) 120; (b) 115%