PSLE The number of visitors to a concert hall was 13950 in June. This was a 55% increase from the number in May. How many visitors were there in May?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
May |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 55% |
|
June |
155% |
13950 |
Number of visitors in June in percentage
= 100% + 55%
= 155%
155% of visitors = 13950
1% of visitors = 13950 ÷ 155 = 90
Number of visitors in May
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 90
= 9000
Answer(s): 9000