Question

Translate into an algebraic expression: “a increased by b%”

Answer 1

Given:

The given statement is: $a$ increased by $b\%$.

To find:

The algebraic expression for the given statement.

Solution:

We know that "+" sign is used when a value increased.

It is given that $a$ increased by $b\%$. So, it can be written as:

$a$ increased by $b\%$$=a+b\%\text{ of }a$

                                                             $=a+\dfrac{b}{100}\times a$

                                                             $=a+\dfrac{ab}{100}$

Therefore, the required algebraic expression is $a+\dfrac{ab}{100}$.