PSLE The number of visitors to a safari park was 6405 in March. This was a 5% increase from the number in February. How many visitors were there in February?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
February |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 5% |
|
March |
105% |
6405 |
Number of visitors in March in percentage
= 100% + 5%
= 105%
105% of visitors = 6405
1% of visitors = 6405 ÷ 105 = 61
Number of visitors in February
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 61
= 6100
Answer(s): 6100