PSLE The graph shows the number of doughnuts sold each month by a new bakery from July to December.
- How many more doughnuts were sold in November than in October?
- What was the percentage increase in the number of doughnuts sold in December compared to September?
(a)
Number of doughnuts sold in October = 350
Number of doughnuts sold in November = 490
Number of more doughnuts sold in November than in October
= 490 - 350
= 140
(b)
Number of doughnuts sold in September = 250
Number of doughnuts sold in December = 510
Increase in the number of doughnuts sold in December compared to September
= 510 - 250
= 260
Percentage increase in the number of doughnuts sold in December compared to September
=
260250 x 100%
= 104%
Answer(s): (a) 140; (b) 104%