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Multiplying by which number is equivalent to an increase of 23% ?

User Destan
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Answer:

  • 1.23

Explanation:

Increase by 23%

  • x + 23% of x =
  • x + (23/100)x =
  • x + 0.23x =
  • (1 + 0.23)x =
  • 1.23x

1.23 is the answer

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