PSLE The number of visitors to a zoo was 10920 in September. This was a 20% increase from the number in August. How many visitors were there in August?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
August |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 20% |
|
September |
120% |
10920 |
Number of visitors in September in percentage
= 100% + 20%
= 120%
120% of visitors = 10920
1% of visitors = 10920 ÷ 120 = 91
Number of visitors in August
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 91
= 9100
Answer(s): 9100