Multiply it by 1.05
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To increase a number by 15 percent, multiply the number by 1.15. For example, 60 plus 15 percent is equal to 60 x 1.15 = 69.
If 8 is increased to 12, the increase is what percentage of the original number?
No. Multiplying by 5 is equivalent to a 400% increase.Multiplying by 6 is equivalent to a 500% increase.
Percent Increase= (New Amount - Original Amount)/Original AmountExample:New amount: 200Original amount:5(200 - 5)/5(195)/5 = 39% increasePercent Decrease = ? Someone edit this part ;)
To find 5 percent of a number, multiply the number by 0.05. In this instance, 0.05 x 725 = 36.25. Therefore, 5 percent of 725 is equal to 36.25.