PSLE The number of visitors to a museum was 12555 in August. This was a 35% increase from the number in July. How many visitors were there in July?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
July |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 35% |
|
August |
135% |
12555 |
Number of visitors in August in percentage
= 100% + 35%
= 135%
135% of visitors = 12555
1% of visitors = 12555 ÷ 135 = 93
Number of visitors in July
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 93
= 9300
Answer(s): 9300