240 increased by 20% = 288
240 increased by 20 percent is 288. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
240 increased by 20% = 288
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Solution: 240 increased by 20 percent
Increase = 20% × 240 = 48
Result = 240 + 48 = 288
Result = 240 + 48 = 288
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 20% of 240 = 48.
- Add it to the original: 240 + 48 = 288.
- 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 240 × 1.2 = 288 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
240 increased by 20 percent
240 increased by 20% = 288.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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