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