Question

52 companies; 25% increase

Answer 1

Find 25% of 52, which would be multiplying 0.25 x 52, which gives us 13. We add 13 to 52 to get our final answer, which is 65. :)

Answer 2

Find 25% of 52 first:

0.25 * 52 = 13

Now add this to the original amount:

52 + 13 = 65

So there are 65 companies after the increase.