PSLE The graph shows the number of tarts sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many more tarts were sold in October than in August?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in November compared to July?
(a)
Number of tarts sold in August = 130
Number of tarts sold in October = 260
Number of more tarts sold in October than in August
= 260 - 130
= 130
(b)
Number of tarts sold in July = 100
Number of tarts sold in November = 370
Increase in the number of tarts sold in November compared to July
= 370 - 100
= 270
Percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in November compared to July
=
270100 x 100%
= 270%
Answer(s): (a) 130; (b) 270%