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48 increased by 85% = 88.8

48 increased by 85 percent is 88.8. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.

48 increased by 85% = 88.8
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Solution: 48 increased by 85 percent

Increase = 85% × 48 = 40.8
Result = 48 + 40.8 = 88.8

Step-by-step explanation

  1. Find the increase: 85% of 48 = 40.8.
  2. Add it to the original: 48 + 40.8 = 88.8.
  3. Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 85/100) = ×1.85.

Good to know

Shortcut: increasing by 85% is the same as multiplying by 1.85 (that is 100% + 85%). So 48 × 1.85 = 88.8 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.

Frequently asked questions

48 increased by 85 percent
48 increased by 85% = 88.8.

How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.

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