48 increased by 55% = 74.4
48 increased by 55 percent is 74.4. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 increased by 55% = 74.4
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Solution: 48 increased by 55 percent
Increase = 55% × 48 = 26.4
Result = 48 + 26.4 = 74.4
Result = 48 + 26.4 = 74.4
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 55% of 48 = 26.4.
- Add it to the original: 48 + 26.4 = 74.4.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 55/100) = ×1.55.
Good to know
Shortcut: increasing by 55% is the same as multiplying by 1.55 (that is 100% + 55%). So 48 × 1.55 = 74.4 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
48 increased by 55 percent
48 increased by 55% = 74.4.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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