240 increased by 50% = 360
240 increased by 50 percent is 360. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
240 increased by 50% = 360
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Solution: 240 increased by 50 percent
Increase = 50% × 240 = 120
Result = 240 + 120 = 360
Result = 240 + 120 = 360
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 50% of 240 = 120.
- Add it to the original: 240 + 120 = 360.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 50/100) = ×1.5.
Good to know
Shortcut: increasing by 50% is the same as multiplying by 1.5 (that is 100% + 50%). So 240 × 1.5 = 360 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
240 increased by 50 percent
240 increased by 50% = 360.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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