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To increase an amount by 85% what single multiplier would i need to use?
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To increase an amount by 85% what single multiplier would i need to use?

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The answer is 1.85

To figure this out, think about what we want. We want our original number plus 85% of the original number. The 1 part will give you back your original number, and the 0.85 part will add 85%.
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