PSLE The number of visitors to a theme park was 3750 in October. This was a 50% decrease from the number in September. How many visitors were there in September?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
September |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 50% |
|
October |
50% |
3750 |
Number of visitors in October in percentage
= 100% - 50%
= 50%
50% of visitors = 3750
1% of visitors = 3750 ÷ 50 = 75
Number of visitors in September
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 75
= 7500
Answer(s): 7500