PSLE The number of visitors to a safari park was 12500 in October. This was a 25% increase from the number in September. How many visitors were there in September?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
September |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 25% |
|
October |
125% |
12500 |
Number of visitors in October in percentage
= 100% + 25%
= 125%
125% of visitors = 12500
1% of visitors = 12500 ÷ 125 = 100
Number of visitors in September
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 100
= 10000
Answer(s): 10000