Question

What number is obtained by increasing by 36 50%​

Answer 1

Answer:

54

Step-by-step explanation:

The given number to be increased = 36

The percentage by which the number is increased = 50%

In increasing a number by a percentage, we find the value of the percentage increase of the number and add to the number as follows;

50% of 36 + 36 = 50/100 × 36 + 36 = 54

Second method

The find the number obtained by increasing a number by a given percentage 'x', we add 100 to the give percentage and multiply the result by the number and hen divide the final result by 100 as follows;

36 increased by 50% = (100 + 50) × 36/100 = 54