PSLE The number of visitors to a zoo was 3150 in August. This was a 55% decrease from the number in July. How many visitors were there in July?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
July |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 55% |
|
August |
45% |
3150 |
Number of visitors in August in percentage
= 100% - 55%
= 45%
45% of visitors = 3150
1% of visitors = 3150 ÷ 45 = 70
Number of visitors in July
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 70
= 7000
Answer(s): 7000