PSLE The number of visitors to a zoo was 3480 in March. This was a 60% decrease from the number in February. How many visitors were there in February?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
February |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 60% |
|
March |
40% |
3480 |
Number of visitors in March in percentage
= 100% - 60%
= 40%
40% of visitors = 3480
1% of visitors = 3480 ÷ 40 = 87
Number of visitors in February
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 87
= 8700
Answer(s): 8700