PSLE The number of visitors to a tourist attraction was 12420 in February. This was a 35% increase from the number in January. How many visitors were there in January?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
January |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 35% |
|
February |
135% |
12420 |
Number of visitors in February in percentage
= 100% + 35%
= 135%
135% of visitors = 12420
1% of visitors = 12420 ÷ 135 = 92
Number of visitors in January
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 92
= 9200
Answer(s): 9200