PSLE Look at the graph and answer the following questions.
- How many foolscaps did the shop sell in September?
- The number of foolscaps sold in November was an 60% increase from the number sold in October. How many foolscaps were sold in November?
(a)
Number of foolscaps sold in September = 30
(b)
Total number of foolscaps sold in November as compared to October
= 100% + 60%
= 160%
100% → 5
1% → 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
160% → 160 x 0.05 = 8
Number of foolscaps sold in November = 8
Answer(s): (a) 30; (b) 8