PSLE The number of visitors to a park was 5985 in November. This was a 5% decrease from the number in October. How many visitors were there in October?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
October |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 5% |
|
November |
95% |
5985 |
Number of visitors in November in percentage
= 100% - 5%
= 95%
95% of visitors = 5985
1% of visitors = 5985 ÷ 95 = 63
Number of visitors in October
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 63
= 6300
Answer(s): 6300