PSLE The number of visitors to a zoo was 1710 in October. This was a 70% decrease from the number in September. How many visitors were there in September?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
September |
100% |
? |
Change |
- 70% |
|
October |
30% |
1710 |
Number of visitors in October in percentage
= 100% - 70%
= 30%
30% of visitors = 1710
1% of visitors = 1710 ÷ 30 = 57
Number of visitors in September
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 57
= 5700
Answer(s): 5700