PSLE The number of visitors to a bird park was 1785 in March. This was a 65% decrease from the number in February. How many visitors were there in February?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
February |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 65% |
|
March |
35% |
1785 |
Number of visitors in March in percentage
= 100% - 65%
= 35%
35% of visitors = 1785
1% of visitors = 1785 ÷ 35 = 51
Number of visitors in February
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 51
= 5100
Answer(s): 5100