PSLE The number of visitors to a bird park was 5035 in May. This was a 5% decrease from the number in April. How many visitors were there in April?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
April |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 5% |
|
May |
95% |
5035 |
Number of visitors in May in percentage
= 100% - 5%
= 95%
95% of visitors = 5035
1% of visitors = 5035 ÷ 95 = 53
Number of visitors in April
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 53
= 5300
Answer(s): 5300