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Bill wants to increase 150 by 3% He writes down 150 x 1.3=195 Bill’s method is wrong. Find the correct multiplier.

Bill wants to increase 150 by 3% He writes down 150 x 1.3=195 Bill’s method is wrong. Find the correct multiplier.
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Bill wants to increase 150 by 3%

He writes down
150 x 1.3=195

Bill’s method is wrong.

Find the correct multiplier.

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User Redox
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Answer:

1.03

Explanation:

multiplying by 1.3 would increase the amount by 30%

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User Waterschaats
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