PSLE Look at the graph and answer the following questions.
- How many highlighters did the shop sell in September?
- The number of highlighters sold in November was an 60% increase from the number sold in October. How many highlighters were sold in November?
(a)
Number of highlighters sold in September = 35
(b)
Total number of highlighters sold in November as compared to October
= 100% + 60%
= 160%
100% → 40
1% → 40 ÷ 100 = 0.4
160% → 160 x 0.4 = 64
Number of highlighters sold in November = 64
Answer(s): (a) 35; (b) 64