PSLE The number of visitors to a theme park was 6240 in June. This was a 20% decrease from the number in May. How many visitors were there in May?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
May |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 20% |
|
June |
80% |
6240 |
Number of visitors in June in percentage
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
80% of visitors = 6240
1% of visitors = 6240 ÷ 80 = 78
Number of visitors in May
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 78
= 7800
Answer(s): 7800