1,200 increased by 20% = 1,440
1,200 increased by 20 percent is 1,440. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
1,200 increased by 20% = 1,440
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Solution: 1,200 increased by 20 percent
Increase = 20% × 1200 = 240
Result = 1200 + 240 = 1,440
Result = 1200 + 240 = 1,440
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 20% of 1,200 = 240.
- Add it to the original: 1,200 + 240 = 1,440.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 20/100) = ×1.2.
Good to know
Shortcut: increasing by 20% is the same as multiplying by 1.2 (that is 100% + 20%). So 1,200 × 1.2 = 1,440 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
1,200 increased by 20 percent
1,200 increased by 20% = 1,440.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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