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1,000 increased by 25% = 1,250

1,000 increased by 25 percent is 1,250. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.

1,000 increased by 25% = 1,250
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Solution: 1,000 increased by 25 percent

Increase = 25% × 1000 = 250
Result = 1000 + 250 = 1,250

Step-by-step explanation

  1. Find the increase: 25% of 1,000 = 250.
  2. Add it to the original: 1,000 + 250 = 1,250.
  3. Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 25/100) = ×1.25.

Good to know

Shortcut: increasing by 25% is the same as multiplying by 1.25 (that is 100% + 25%). So 1,000 × 1.25 = 1,250 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.

Frequently asked questions

1,000 increased by 25 percent
1,000 increased by 25% = 1,250.

How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.

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