PSLE The number of visitors to a concert hall was 6860 in June. This was a 30% decrease from the number in May. How many visitors were there in May?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
May |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 30% |
|
June |
70% |
6860 |
Number of visitors in June in percentage
= 100% - 30%
= 70%
70% of visitors = 6860
1% of visitors = 6860 ÷ 70 = 98
Number of visitors in May
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 98
= 9800
Answer(s): 9800