PSLE The number of visitors to a concert hall was 11385 in September. This was a 65% increase from the number in August. How many visitors were there in August?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
August |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 65% |
|
September |
165% |
11385 |
Number of visitors in September in percentage
= 100% + 65%
= 165%
165% of visitors = 11385
1% of visitors = 11385 ÷ 165 = 69
Number of visitors in August
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 69
= 6900
Answer(s): 6900