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What is 15 increased by 20%

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Answer:

18

Explanation:

New value =

15 + Percentage increase =

15 + (20% × 15) =

15 + 20% × 15 =

(1 + 20%) × 15 =

(100% + 20%) × 15 =

120% × 15 =

120 ÷ 100 × 15 =

120 × 15 ÷ 100 =

1,800 ÷ 100 =

18;

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