PSLE Look at the graph and answer the following questions.
- How many correction tapes did the shop sell in March?
- The number of correction tapes sold in May was an 60% increase from the number sold in April. How many correction tapes were sold in May?
(a)
Number of correction tapes sold in March = 45
(b)
Total number of correction tapes sold in May as compared to April
= 100% + 60%
= 160%
100% → 10
1% → 10 ÷ 100 = 0.1
160% → 160 x 0.1 = 16
Number of correction tapes sold in May = 16
Answer(s): (a) 45; (b) 16