PSLE The number of visitors to a museum was 16740 in April. This was a 80% increase from the number in March. How many visitors were there in March?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
March |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 80% |
|
April |
180% |
16740 |
Number of visitors in April in percentage
= 100% + 80%
= 180%
180% of visitors = 16740
1% of visitors = 16740 ÷ 180 = 93
Number of visitors in March
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 93
= 9300
Answer(s): 9300