48 increased by 2% = 48.96
48 increased by 2 percent is 48.96. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 increased by 2% = 48.96
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Solution: 48 increased by 2 percent
Increase = 2% × 48 = 0.96
Result = 48 + 0.96 = 48.96
Result = 48 + 0.96 = 48.96
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 2% of 48 = 0.96.
- Add it to the original: 48 + 0.96 = 48.96.
- 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 48 × 1.02 = 48.96 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
48 increased by 2 percent
48 increased by 2% = 48.96.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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