PSLE The number of visitors to a zoo was 3430 in February. This was a 65% decrease from the number in January. How many visitors were there in January?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
January |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 65% |
|
February |
35% |
3430 |
Number of visitors in February in percentage
= 100% - 65%
= 35%
35% of visitors = 3430
1% of visitors = 3430 ÷ 35 = 98
Number of visitors in January
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 98
= 9800
Answer(s): 9800