PSLE The number of visitors to a zoo was 15360 in October. This was a 60% increase from the number in September. How many visitors were there in September?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
September |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 60% |
|
October |
160% |
15360 |
Number of visitors in October in percentage
= 100% + 60%
= 160%
160% of visitors = 15360
1% of visitors = 15360 ÷ 160 = 96
Number of visitors in September
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 96
= 9600
Answer(s): 9600