PSLE The number of visitors to a zoo was 4740 in April. This was a 40% decrease from the number in March. How many visitors were there in March?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
March |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 40% |
|
April |
60% |
4740 |
Number of visitors in April in percentage
= 100% - 40%
= 60%
60% of visitors = 4740
1% of visitors = 4740 ÷ 60 = 79
Number of visitors in March
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 79
= 7900
Answer(s): 7900