PSLE The number of visitors to a bird park was 12960 in September. This was a 35% increase from the number in August. How many visitors were there in August?
|
Percent |
Number of visitors |
August |
100% |
? |
Change |
+ 35% |
|
September |
135% |
12960 |
Number of visitors in September in percentage
= 100% + 35%
= 135%
135% of visitors = 12960
1% of visitors = 12960 ÷ 135 = 96
Number of visitors in August
= 100% of visitors
= 100 x 96
= 9600
Answer(s): 9600