PSLE The number of visitors to a zoo was 6480 in May. This was a 20% increase from the number in April. How many visitors were there in April?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
April |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 20% |
|
May |
120% |
6480 |
Number of visitors in May in percentage
= 100% + 20%
= 120%
120% of visitors = 6480
1% of visitors = 6480 ÷ 120 = 54
Number of visitors in April
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 54
= 5400
Answer(s): 5400