Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Percentages (Section 5 - No. 24)

Which of the following can be used to find a quantity after a percentage increase?

Adding the percentage to 100% and using the decimal as a multiplier.

Subtracting the percentage from 100% and using the decimal as a multiplier.

Adding the percentage to 100% and using the decimal as a divisor.

Subtracting the percentage from 100% and using the decimal as a divisor.

To find a quantity after a percentage increase, add the percentage to 100% and use the equivalent decimal as a multiplier.