PSLE The number of visitors to a museum was 2400 in April. This was a 70% decrease from the number in March. How many visitors were there in March?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
March |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 70% |
|
April |
30% |
2400 |
Number of visitors in April in percentage
= 100% - 70%
= 30%
30% of visitors = 2400
1% of visitors = 2400 ÷ 30 = 80
Number of visitors in March
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 80
= 8000
Answer(s): 8000