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What is the result when the number 40 is increased by 20%?

Solution

Wha t i s t h e res u lt w h e n t h e n u mb er 40 i s in cre a se d b y 20% ?

Solution

Amount after addition : 48

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 40 + 0.2 \cdot 40

x = 40 + 0.2 \cdot 40 : x = 48

Amount after addition : 48

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