PSLE The number of visitors to a tourist attraction was 5280 in August. This was a 20% decrease from the number in July. How many visitors were there in July?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
July |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 20% |
|
August |
80% |
5280 |
Number of visitors in August in percentage
= 100% - 20%
= 80%
80% of visitors = 5280
1% of visitors = 5280 ÷ 80 = 66
Number of visitors in July
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 66
= 6600
Answer(s): 6600