PSLE The number of visitors to a museum was 3645 in February. This was a 55% decrease from the number in January. How many visitors were there in January?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
January |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 55% |
|
February |
45% |
3645 |
Number of visitors in February in percentage
= 100% - 55%
= 45%
45% of visitors = 3645
1% of visitors = 3645 ÷ 45 = 81
Number of visitors in January
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 81
= 8100
Answer(s): 8100