PSLE The number of visitors to a concert hall was 8395 in September. This was a 15% increase from the number in August. How many visitors were there in August?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
August |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 15% |
|
September |
115% |
8395 |
Number of visitors in September in percentage
= 100% + 15%
= 115%
115% of visitors = 8395
1% of visitors = 8395 ÷ 115 = 73
Number of visitors in August
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 73
= 7300
Answer(s): 7300