PSLE The number of visitors to a bird park was 6840 in August. This was a 20% increase from the number in July. How many visitors were there in July?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
July |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 20% |
|
August |
120% |
6840 |
Number of visitors in August in percentage
= 100% + 20%
= 120%
120% of visitors = 6840
1% of visitors = 6840 ÷ 120 = 57
Number of visitors in July
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 57
= 5700
Answer(s): 5700