PSLE Look at the graph and answer the following questions.
- How many staplers did the shop sell in March?
- The number of staplers sold in May was an 40% increase from the number sold in April. How many staplers were sold in May?
(a)
Number of staplers sold in March = 15
(b)
Total number of staplers sold in May as compared to April
= 100% + 40%
= 140%
100% → 35
1% → 35 ÷ 100 = 0.35
140% → 140 x 0.35 = 49
Number of staplers sold in May = 49
Answer(s): (a) 15; (b) 49