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 60% increase from the number sold in October. How many punchers were sold in November?
(a)
Number of punchers sold in September = 35
(b)
Total number of punchers sold in November as compared to October
= 100% + 60%
= 160%
100% → 50
1% → 50 ÷ 100 = 0.5
160% → 160 x 0.5 = 80
Number of punchers sold in November = 80
Answer(s): (a) 35; (b) 80