PSLE The number of visitors to a safari park was 12000 in August. This was a 60% increase from the number in July. How many visitors were there in July?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
July |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 60% |
|
August |
160% |
12000 |
Number of visitors in August in percentage
= 100% + 60%
= 160%
160% of visitors = 12000
1% of visitors = 12000 ÷ 160 = 75
Number of visitors in July
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 75
= 7500
Answer(s): 7500