PSLE The number of visitors to a theme park was 11880 in February. This was a 20% increase from the number in January. How many visitors were there in January?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
January |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 20% |
|
February |
120% |
11880 |
Number of visitors in February in percentage
= 100% + 20%
= 120%
120% of visitors = 11880
1% of visitors = 11880 ÷ 120 = 99
Number of visitors in January
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 99
= 9900
Answer(s): 9900