PSLE The number of visitors to a museum was 2125 in November. This was a 75% decrease from the number in October. How many visitors were there in October?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
October |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 75% |
|
November |
25% |
2125 |
Number of visitors in November in percentage
= 100% - 75%
= 25%
25% of visitors = 2125
1% of visitors = 2125 ÷ 25 = 85
Number of visitors in October
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 85
= 8500
Answer(s): 8500