PSLE The number of visitors to a theme park was 17100 in September. This was a 80% increase from the number in August. How many visitors were there in August?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
August |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 80% |
|
September |
180% |
17100 |
Number of visitors in September in percentage
= 100% + 80%
= 180%
180% of visitors = 17100
1% of visitors = 17100 ÷ 180 = 95
Number of visitors in August
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 95
= 9500
Answer(s): 9500