PSLE The number of visitors to a museum was 6460 in November. This was a 15% decrease from the number in October. How many visitors were there in October?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
October |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 15% |
|
November |
85% |
6460 |
Number of visitors in November in percentage
= 100% - 15%
= 85%
85% of visitors = 6460
1% of visitors = 6460 ÷ 85 = 76
Number of visitors in October
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 76
= 7600
Answer(s): 7600