120 increased by 25% = 150
120 increased by 25 percent is 150. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 increased by 25% = 150
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Solution: 120 increased by 25 percent
Increase = 25% × 120 = 30
Result = 120 + 30 = 150
Result = 120 + 30 = 150
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 25% of 120 = 30.
- Add it to the original: 120 + 30 = 150.
- 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 120 × 1.25 = 150 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
120 increased by 25 percent
120 increased by 25% = 150.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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