Question

Multiplying by 1.45 is the same as increasing by _____%.

a) 45%
b) 50%
c) 45.5%
d) 55%

Answer 1

Multiplying by 1.45 is the same as increasing by 45%.

Step-by-step explanation:

Multiplying by 1.45 is the same as increasing by 45%.

To find the increase as a percentage, we can subtract 1 from the multiplying factor (1.45) and multiply the result by 100:

(1.45 - 1) x 100 = 0.45 x 100 = 45%.

Therefore, the correct answer is a) 45%.