60 increased by 20% = 72
60 increased by 20 percent is 72. Step-by-step solution with the formula and worked example.
60 increased by 20% = 72
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Solution: 60 increased by 20 percent
Increase = 20% × 60 = 12
Result = 60 + 12 = 72
Result = 60 + 12 = 72
Step-by-step explanation
- Find the increase: 20% of 60 = 12.
- Add it to the original: 60 + 12 = 72.
- Shortcut: multiply by (1 + 20/100) = ×1.2.
Good to know
Shortcut: increasing by 20% is the same as multiplying by 1.2 (that is 100% + 20%). So 60 × 1.2 = 72 in a single step — handy for adding tax, interest or a markup.
Frequently asked questions
60 increased by 20 percent
60 increased by 20% = 72.
How is it calculated?
See the step-by-step solution above — it uses the standard percentage formula.
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