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How do you increase 220 by 5%

User JonEasy
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Explanation:

Increase the number by 5% of its value.

Percentage increase = 5% × 220

New value =

220 + Percentage increase =

220 + (5% × 220) =

220 + 5% × 220 =

(1 + 5%) × 220 =

(100% + 5%) × 220 =

105% × 220 =

105 ÷ 100 × 220 =

105 × 220 ÷ 100 =

23,100 ÷ 100 =

231

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