48 increased by 50% = 72
48 increased by 50 percent is 72. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 increased by 50% = 72
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Solution: 48 increased by 50 percent
Increase = 50% × 48 = 24
Result = 48 + 24 = 72
Result = 48 + 24 = 72
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 50% of 48 = 24.
- Add it to the original: 48 + 24 = 72.
- 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 48 × 1.5 = 72 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
48 increased by 50 percent
48 increased by 50% = 72.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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