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 May than in April?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in June compared to March?
(a)
Number of tarts sold in April = 270
Number of tarts sold in May = 340
Number of more tarts sold in May than in April
= 340 - 270
= 70
(b)
Number of tarts sold in March = 250
Number of tarts sold in June = 480
Increase in the number of tarts sold in June compared to March
= 480 - 250
= 230
Percentage increase in the number of tarts sold in June compared to March
=
230250 x 100%
= 92%
Answer(s): (a) 70; (b) 92%