PSLE The number of visitors to a zoo was 7650 in February. This was a 15% decrease from the number in January. How many visitors were there in January?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
January |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 15% |
|
February |
85% |
7650 |
Number of visitors in February in percentage
= 100% - 15%
= 85%
85% of visitors = 7650
1% of visitors = 7650 ÷ 85 = 90
Number of visitors in January
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 90
= 9000
Answer(s): 9000