PSLE The number of visitors to a museum was 8280 in May. This was a 15% increase from the number in April. How many visitors were there in April?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
April |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 15% |
|
May |
115% |
8280 |
Number of visitors in May in percentage
= 100% + 15%
= 115%
115% of visitors = 8280
1% of visitors = 8280 ÷ 115 = 72
Number of visitors in April
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 72
= 7200
Answer(s): 7200