PSLE The number of visitors to a bird park was 12180 in September. This was a 40% increase from the number in August. How many visitors were there in August?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
August |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 40% |
|
September |
140% |
12180 |
Number of visitors in September in percentage
= 100% + 40%
= 140%
140% of visitors = 12180
1% of visitors = 12180 ÷ 140 = 87
Number of visitors in August
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 87
= 8700
Answer(s): 8700