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Can you explain why an increase of 100% actually doubles the original amount?

Can you explain why an increase of 200% actually triples the original amount?

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Answer:

The original amount is always 100% at the start.

Adding 100% will make the amount 200%, which is double the original amount.

Adding 200% will make the amount 300%, which is triple the original amount.

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