Question

Increase 400litres by 20%

Answer 1

480 Litres

Explanation:

Percentage increase = 20% × 400

New value =

400 + Percentage increase =

400 + (20% × 400) =

400 + 20% × 400 =

(1 + 20%) × 400 =

(100% + 20%) × 400 =

120% × 400 =

120 ÷ 100 × 400 =

120 × 400 ÷ 100 =

48,000 ÷ 100 =

480