48 increased by 15% = 55.2
48 increased by 15 percent is 55.2. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 increased by 15% = 55.2
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Solution: 48 increased by 15 percent
Increase = 15% × 48 = 7.2
Result = 48 + 7.2 = 55.2
Result = 48 + 7.2 = 55.2
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 15% of 48 = 7.2.
- Add it to the original: 48 + 7.2 = 55.2.
- 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 48 × 1.15 = 55.2 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
48 increased by 15 percent
48 increased by 15% = 55.2.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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