PSLE The number of visitors to a theme park was 2040 in November. This was a 70% decrease from the number in October. How many visitors were there in October?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
October |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 70% |
|
November |
30% |
2040 |
Number of visitors in November in percentage
= 100% - 70%
= 30%
30% of visitors = 2040
1% of visitors = 2040 ÷ 30 = 68
Number of visitors in October
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 68
= 6800
Answer(s): 6800