PSLE The number of visitors to a bird park was 13720 in April. This was a 40% increase from the number in March. How many visitors were there in March?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
March |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 40% |
|
April |
140% |
13720 |
Number of visitors in April in percentage
= 100% + 40%
= 140%
140% of visitors = 13720
1% of visitors = 13720 ÷ 140 = 98
Number of visitors in March
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 98
= 9800
Answer(s): 9800