1,200 increased by 25% = 1,500
1,200 increased by 25 percent is 1,500. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
1,200 increased by 25% = 1,500
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Solution: 1,200 increased by 25 percent
Increase = 25% × 1200 = 300
Result = 1200 + 300 = 1,500
Result = 1200 + 300 = 1,500
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 25% of 1,200 = 300.
- Add it to the original: 1,200 + 300 = 1,500.
- 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 1,200 × 1.25 = 1,500 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
1,200 increased by 25 percent
1,200 increased by 25% = 1,500.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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