PSLE The number of visitors to a theme park was 8160 in September. This was a 20% increase from the number in August. How many visitors were there in August?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
August |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 20% |
|
September |
120% |
8160 |
Number of visitors in September in percentage
= 100% + 20%
= 120%
120% of visitors = 8160
1% of visitors = 8160 ÷ 120 = 68
Number of visitors in August
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 68
= 6800
Answer(s): 6800