PSLE The number of visitors to a concert hall was 9765 in February. This was a 55% increase from the number in January. How many visitors were there in January?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
January |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 55% |
|
February |
155% |
9765 |
Number of visitors in February in percentage
= 100% + 55%
= 155%
155% of visitors = 9765
1% of visitors = 9765 ÷ 155 = 63
Number of visitors in January
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 63
= 6300
Answer(s): 6300