PSLE The number of visitors to a tourist attraction was 11620 in June. This was a 40% increase from the number in May. How many visitors were there in May?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
May |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 40% |
|
June |
140% |
11620 |
Number of visitors in June in percentage
= 100% + 40%
= 140%
140% of visitors = 11620
1% of visitors = 11620 ÷ 140 = 83
Number of visitors in May
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 83
= 8300
Answer(s): 8300