PSLE Look at the graph and answer the following questions.
- How many punchers did the shop sell in August?
- The number of punchers sold in November was an 50% decrease from the number sold in October. How many punchers were sold in November?
(a)
Number of punchers sold in August = 45
(b)
Total number of punchers sold in November as compared to October
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
100% → 10
1% → 10 ÷ 100 = 0.1
50% → 50 x 0.1 = 5
Number of punchers sold in November = 5
Answer(s): 45; (b) 5