PSLE The number of visitors to a bird park was 7500 in October. This was a 25% decrease from the number in September. How many visitors were there in September?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
September |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 25% |
|
October |
75% |
7500 |
Number of visitors in October in percentage
= 100% - 25%
= 75%
75% of visitors = 7500
1% of visitors = 7500 ÷ 75 = 100
Number of visitors in September
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 100
= 10000
Answer(s): 10000