PSLE The number of visitors to a stadium was 6825 in August. This was a 5% increase from the number in July. How many visitors were there in July?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
July |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 5% |
|
August |
105% |
6825 |
Number of visitors in August in percentage
= 100% + 5%
= 105%
105% of visitors = 6825
1% of visitors = 6825 ÷ 105 = 65
Number of visitors in July
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 65
= 6500
Answer(s): 6500