PSLE The number of visitors to a park was 10005 in February. This was a 45% increase from the number in January. How many visitors were there in January?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
January |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 45% |
|
February |
145% |
10005 |
Number of visitors in February in percentage
= 100% + 45%
= 145%
145% of visitors = 10005
1% of visitors = 10005 ÷ 145 = 69
Number of visitors in January
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 69
= 6900
Answer(s): 6900