PSLE The number of visitors to a tourist attraction was 4250 in April. This was a 15% decrease from the number in March. How many visitors were there in March?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
March |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 15% |
|
April |
85% |
4250 |
Number of visitors in April in percentage
= 100% - 15%
= 85%
85% of visitors = 4250
1% of visitors = 4250 ÷ 85 = 50
Number of visitors in March
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 50
= 5000
Answer(s): 5000