1,500 increased by 20% = 1,800
1,500 increased by 20 percent is 1,800. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
1,500 increased by 20% = 1,800
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Solution: 1,500 increased by 20 percent
Increase = 20% × 1500 = 300
Result = 1500 + 300 = 1,800
Result = 1500 + 300 = 1,800
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 20% of 1,500 = 300.
- Add it to the original: 1,500 + 300 = 1,800.
- 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 1,500 × 1.2 = 1,800 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
1,500 increased by 20 percent
1,500 increased by 20% = 1,800.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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