PSLE Look at the graph and answer the following questions.
- How many punchers did the shop sell in September?
- The number of punchers sold in November was an 10% increase from the number sold in October. How many punchers were sold in November?
(a)
Number of punchers sold in September = 45
(b)
Total number of punchers sold in November as compared to October
= 100% + 10%
= 110%
100% → 20
1% → 20 ÷ 100 = 0.2
110% → 110 x 0.2 = 22
Number of punchers sold in November = 22
Answer(s): (a) 45; (b) 22