PSLE The number of visitors to a tourist attraction was 11725 in February. This was a 75% increase from the number in January. How many visitors were there in January?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
January |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 75% |
|
February |
175% |
11725 |
Number of visitors in February in percentage
= 100% + 75%
= 175%
175% of visitors = 11725
1% of visitors = 11725 ÷ 175 = 67
Number of visitors in January
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 67
= 6700
Answer(s): 6700