PSLE The number of visitors to a bird park was 6300 in September. This was a 10% decrease from the number in August. How many visitors were there in August?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
August |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 10% |
|
September |
90% |
6300 |
Number of visitors in September in percentage
= 100% - 10%
= 90%
90% of visitors = 6300
1% of visitors = 6300 ÷ 90 = 70
Number of visitors in August
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 70
= 7000
Answer(s): 7000