240 increased by 25% = 300
240 increased by 25 percent is 300. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
240 increased by 25% = 300
increased by %
Solution: 240 increased by 25 percent
Increase = 25% × 240 = 60
Result = 240 + 60 = 300
Result = 240 + 60 = 300
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 25% of 240 = 60.
- Add it to the original: 240 + 60 = 300.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 25/100) = ×1.25.
Good to know
Shortcut: increasing by 25% is the same as multiplying by 1.25 (that is 100% + 25%). So 240 × 1.25 = 300 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
240 increased by 25 percent
240 increased by 25% = 300.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
Calculated instantly in your browser. Try your own numbers in the box above, or use the full Percentage Calculator.