120 increased by 7% = 128.4
120 increased by 7 percent is 128.4. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 increased by 7% = 128.4
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Solution: 120 increased by 7 percent
Increase = 7% × 120 = 8.4
Result = 120 + 8.4 = 128.4
Result = 120 + 8.4 = 128.4
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 7% of 120 = 8.4.
- Add it to the original: 120 + 8.4 = 128.4.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 7/100) = ×1.07.
Good to know
Shortcut: increasing by 7% is the same as multiplying by 1.07 (that is 100% + 7%). So 120 × 1.07 = 128.4 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
120 increased by 7 percent
120 increased by 7% = 128.4.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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