Question

What is...a increased by 25%

Answer 1

Answer:

  1..25a

Step-by-step explanation:

a + 25%·a = a(1 + 0.25) = 1.25a

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Comment on percentages

The symbol "%" is a shorthand way to write "/100", so 25% = 25/100 = 0.25.

Of course, 100/100 = 100% = 1.

Adding 25% of something to 100% of it gives 125% of it, the original amount multiplied by 125/100 = 1.25.

Answer 2

Answer:

1.25a

Step-by-step explanation:

a + 25%·a = a(1 + 0.25) = 1.25a

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Comment on percentages

The symbol "%" is a shorthand way to write "/100", so 25% = 25/100 = 0.25.

Of course, 100/100 = 100% = 1.

Adding 25% of something to 100% of it gives 125% of it, the original amount multiplied by 125/100 = 1.25.

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