Question

Find the new amount 12,000 miles; 5% increase

Answer 1

A 5% increase from 12000 miles is...

12000 + 0.05(12000) or 12000(1.05)

After simplifying we have

12000 + 600 = 12600

Answer 2

The new miles is 12600 miles.
Explanation:
12,000 miles 5% increase.
Let the new value be = x
We get the following calculation.
x=
x=
x = 12600 miles.
Hence, the new miles is 12600 miles.