PSLE The number of visitors to a museum was 3960 in April. This was a 45% decrease from the number in March. How many visitors were there in March?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
March |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 45% |
|
April |
55% |
3960 |
Number of visitors in April in percentage
= 100% - 45%
= 55%
55% of visitors = 3960
1% of visitors = 3960 ÷ 55 = 72
Number of visitors in March
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 72
= 7200
Answer(s): 7200