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120 increased by 4% = 124.8

120 increased by 4 percent is 124.8. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.

120 increased by 4% = 124.8
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Solution: 120 increased by 4 percent

Increase = 4% × 120 = 4.8
Result = 120 + 4.8 = 124.8

Step-by-step explanation

  1. Find the increase: 4% of 120 = 4.8.
  2. Add it to the original: 120 + 4.8 = 124.8.
  3. Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 4/100) = ×1.04.

Good to know

Shortcut: increasing by 4% is the same as multiplying by 1.04 (that is 100% + 4%). So 120 × 1.04 = 124.8 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.

Frequently asked questions

120 increased by 4 percent
120 increased by 4% = 124.8.

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

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