Question

the tiger sky tower in singapore has a viewing capsule which holds 72 people. this number is 75% of the population of singapore when it was founded in 1819.
what was the population of singapore in 1819

Answer 1

Answer:

96.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the population of Singapore in1819 be X.

Now as per question,

75% of X = 72.

or, 0.75X= 72

or, X = (72/0.75) = 96.

Thus the population of Singapore in1819 is 96.

Answer 2

Answer:

96.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the population of Singapore in 1819 be X.

Now as per question,

75% of X = 72.

or, 0.75 X= 72

or, X = (72/0.75) = 96.

This the population of Singapore in 1819 is 96.