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75 x 0.20 = 15 15 + 75 = 90 90 is 20% greater than 75. Alternate way of solving the problem: 75 x 1.20 = 90
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This means that, for example: 15 - 5 = 15 + (-5) 15 - (-5) = 15 + 5 Knowing this relationship can both help you do the actual calculations, and assist you in solving equations.
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The word increase means the problem is addition: 15 + x = 27. Reorder the problem so that it is subtraction: 27 - 15 = x and solve for x. X = 12.