We want to increase $1300$1300 by $40%$40% by following the steps outlined below.
First find $40%$40% of $1300$1300.
Add the percentage increase to the original amount to find the amount after the increase.
Calculate $140%$140% of $1300$1300.
Is increasing an amount by $40%$40% equivalent to finding $140%$140% of that amount?
Yes
No
By what percentage should a quantity be multiplied with in order to increase it by $17%$17%?
By what percentage should a quantity be multiplied in order to increase it by $50%$50%?
We want to decrease $1500$1500 by $15%$15% by following the steps outlined below.