PSLE The number of visitors to a tourist attraction was 5760 in November. This was a 10% decrease from the number in October. How many visitors were there in October?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
October |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 10% |
|
November |
90% |
5760 |
Number of visitors in November in percentage
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
90% of visitors = 5760
1% of visitors = 5760 ÷ 90 = 64
Number of visitors in October
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 64
= 6400
Answer(s): 6400