120 increased by 2% = 122.4
120 increased by 2 percent is 122.4. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 increased by 2% = 122.4
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Solution: 120 increased by 2 percent
Increase = 2% × 120 = 2.4
Result = 120 + 2.4 = 122.4
Result = 120 + 2.4 = 122.4
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 2% of 120 = 2.4.
- Add it to the original: 120 + 2.4 = 122.4.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 2/100) = ×1.02.
Good to know
Shortcut: increasing by 2% is the same as multiplying by 1.02 (that is 100% + 2%). So 120 × 1.02 = 122.4 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
120 increased by 2 percent
120 increased by 2% = 122.4.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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