24 increased by 2% = 24.48
24 increased by 2 percent is 24.48. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
24 increased by 2% = 24.48
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Solution: 24 increased by 2 percent
Increase = 2% × 24 = 0.48
Result = 24 + 0.48 = 24.48
Result = 24 + 0.48 = 24.48
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 2% of 24 = 0.48.
- Add it to the original: 24 + 0.48 = 24.48.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 2/100) = ×1.02.
Good to know
Shortcut: increasing by 2% is the same as multiplying by 1.02 (that is 100% + 2%). So 24 × 1.02 = 24.48 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
24 increased by 2 percent
24 increased by 2% = 24.48.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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