PSLE The number of visitors to a stadium was 12240 in June. This was a 70% increase from the number in May. How many visitors were there in May?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
May |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 70% |
|
June |
170% |
12240 |
Number of visitors in June in percentage
= 100% + 70%
= 170%
170% of visitors = 12240
1% of visitors = 12240 ÷ 170 = 72
Number of visitors in May
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 72
= 7200
Answer(s): 7200