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1,500 increased by 8% = 1,620

1,500 increased by 8 percent is 1,620. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.

1,500 increased by 8% = 1,620
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Solution: 1,500 increased by 8 percent

Increase = 8% × 1500 = 120
Result = 1500 + 120 = 1,620

Step-by-step explanation

  1. Find the increase: 8% of 1,500 = 120.
  2. Add it to the original: 1,500 + 120 = 1,620.
  3. 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 1,500 × 1.08 = 1,620 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.

Frequently asked questions

1,500 increased by 8 percent
1,500 increased by 8% = 1,620.

How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.

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