PSLE The number of visitors to a zoo was 11000 in October. This was a 25% increase from the number in September. How many visitors were there in September?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
September |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 25% |
|
October |
125% |
11000 |
Number of visitors in October in percentage
= 100% + 25%
= 125%
125% of visitors = 11000
1% of visitors = 11000 ÷ 125 = 88
Number of visitors in September
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 88
= 8800
Answer(s): 8800