Increasing an amount by a percentage
Use a multiplier to increase an amount.
- The original amount is 100%. A
increase leaves of the original amount. is the multiplier: . Divide the percentage by 100 to write it as a decimal. - Multiply the original amount by the multiplier to find the new amount.
Example 1
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Example 2
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