Question

Use the multiplier method to increase £56 by 14% you must show your working out

Answer 1

Explanation:

First, we have to find 14% of 56

14% of 56 is = 56 x 14/100

= 7.84

Now we have to increase the number 56 by 14%, which means we have to add 14% of 56 (7.84) to the given number (56)

56 + (14% of 56)

= 56 + 7.84

= £63.84