Question

To increase an amount by 19% multiple by?

Answer 1

1.19

Explanation:

The original full amount is 100%.

When you increase the full amount by 19%, you add 19% of the full amount to the full amount, so now you have 119%.

To find 119% of an amount, multiply he amount by 1.19 since 119% = 1.19

Answer: 1.19

Answer 2

To increase an amount by 19% you need to multiple the amount by 1.19