PSLE The number of visitors to a museum was 8330 in March. This was a 15% decrease from the number in February. How many visitors were there in February?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
February |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 15% |
|
March |
85% |
8330 |
Number of visitors in March in percentage
= 100% - 15%
= 85%
85% of visitors = 8330
1% of visitors = 8330 ÷ 85 = 98
Number of visitors in February
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 98
= 9800
Answer(s): 9800