120 increased by 8% = 129.6
120 increased by 8 percent is 129.6. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
120 increased by 8% = 129.6
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Solution: 120 increased by 8 percent
Increase = 8% × 120 = 9.6
Result = 120 + 9.6 = 129.6
Result = 120 + 9.6 = 129.6
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 8% of 120 = 9.6.
- Add it to the original: 120 + 9.6 = 129.6.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 8/100) = ×1.08.
Good to know
Shortcut: increasing by 8% is the same as multiplying by 1.08 (that is 100% + 8%). So 120 × 1.08 = 129.6 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
120 increased by 8 percent
120 increased by 8% = 129.6.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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