20 increased by 15% = 23
20 increased by 15 percent is 23. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
20 increased by 15% = 23
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Solution: 20 increased by 15 percent
Increase = 15% × 20 = 3
Result = 20 + 3 = 23
Result = 20 + 3 = 23
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 15% of 20 = 3.
- Add it to the original: 20 + 3 = 23.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 15/100) = ×1.15.
Good to know
Shortcut: increasing by 15% is the same as multiplying by 1.15 (that is 100% + 15%). So 20 × 1.15 = 23 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
20 increased by 15 percent
20 increased by 15% = 23.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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