PSLE The number of visitors to a museum was 6720 in March. This was a 20% decrease from the number in February. How many visitors were there in February?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
February |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 20% |
|
March |
80% |
6720 |
Number of visitors in March in percentage
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
80% of visitors = 6720
1% of visitors = 6720 ÷ 80 = 84
Number of visitors in February
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 84
= 8400
Answer(s): 8400