PSLE The number of visitors to a park was 8970 in September. This was a 30% increase from the number in August. How many visitors were there in August?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
August |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 30% |
|
September |
130% |
8970 |
Number of visitors in September in percentage
= 100% + 30%
= 130%
130% of visitors = 8970
1% of visitors = 8970 ÷ 130 = 69
Number of visitors in August
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 69
= 6900
Answer(s): 6900