PSLE The number of visitors to a zoo was 10875 in June. This was a 45% increase from the number in May. How many visitors were there in May?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
May |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 45% |
|
June |
145% |
10875 |
Number of visitors in June in percentage
= 100% + 45%
= 145%
145% of visitors = 10875
1% of visitors = 10875 ÷ 145 = 75
Number of visitors in May
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 75
= 7500
Answer(s): 7500