PSLE The number of visitors to a concert hall was 3870 in February. This was a 55% decrease from the number in January. How many visitors were there in January?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
January |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 55% |
|
February |
45% |
3870 |
Number of visitors in February in percentage
= 100% - 55%
= 45%
45% of visitors = 3870
1% of visitors = 3870 ÷ 45 = 86
Number of visitors in January
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 86
= 8600
Answer(s): 8600