PSLE The number of visitors to a museum was 4950 in August. This was a 50% decrease from the number in July. How many visitors were there in July?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
July |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 50% |
|
August |
50% |
4950 |
Number of visitors in August in percentage
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
50% of visitors = 4950
1% of visitors = 4950 ÷ 50 = 99
Number of visitors in July
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 99
= 9900
Answer(s): 9900