Question

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What number should go in the space?

Multiplying by 1.75 is the same as increasing by

Answer 1

75%

Explanation:

When we multiply a number by 1.75.

Now, note that:
`1.75=(175)/(100) =(100)/(100)+(75)/(100)=1+75\%`

Therefore, when we multiply a number by 1.75, it is the same as increasing by 75%.

Let us take an example say the number 15.

• 15 X 1.75 =26.25

If we increase 15 by 75%, we have:

• 15+(0.75X 15)=15+11.25=26.25