PSLE The number of visitors to a zoo was 9030 in May. This was a 5% increase from the number in April. How many visitors were there in April?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
April |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 5% |
|
May |
105% |
9030 |
Number of visitors in May in percentage
= 100% + 5%
= 105%
105% of visitors = 9030
1% of visitors = 9030 ÷ 105 = 86
Number of visitors in April
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 86
= 8600
Answer(s): 8600