PSLE The number of visitors to a bird park was 5040 in September. This was a 20% decrease from the number in August. How many visitors were there in August?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
August |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 20% |
|
September |
80% |
5040 |
Number of visitors in September in percentage
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
80% of visitors = 5040
1% of visitors = 5040 ÷ 80 = 63
Number of visitors in August
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 63
= 6300
Answer(s): 6300