Question

To increase and increase an amount by 70%
what single multiplier would you use?

Answer 1

Increase: 1.7

Decrease: 0.3

Explanation:

Increase:

100% + 70% = 117%

117/ 100 = 1.7 (multiplier)

Decrease:

100% - 70%= 30%

30/ 100 = 0.3 (multiplier)