48 increased by 8% = 51.84
48 increased by 8 percent is 51.84. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
48 increased by 8% = 51.84
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Solution: 48 increased by 8 percent
Increase = 8% × 48 = 3.84
Result = 48 + 3.84 = 51.84
Result = 48 + 3.84 = 51.84
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 8% of 48 = 3.84.
- Add it to the original: 48 + 3.84 = 51.84.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 8/100) = ×1.08.
Good to know
Shortcut: increasing by 8% is the same as multiplying by 1.08 (that is 100% + 8%). So 48 × 1.08 = 51.84 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
48 increased by 8 percent
48 increased by 8% = 51.84.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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