Question

Increase £14187.13 by 14.5% Give your answer rounded to 2 DP.

Answer 1

Step-By-Step Explanation: 14,187.13 + Percentage increase =

14,187.13 + (14.5% × 14,187.13) =

14,187.13 + 14.5% × 14,187.13 =

(1 + 14.5%) × 14,187.13 =

(100% + 14.5%) × 14,187.13 =

114.5% × 14,187.13 =

114.5 ÷ 100 × 14,187.13 =

114.5 × 14,187.13 ÷ 100 =

1,624,426.385 ÷ 100 =

16,244.26385  =

Answer: 16,244.26