42 increased by 15 percent

Here you will see step by step solution to calculate 42 increased by 15 percent. What is 42 increased by 15%? It is 48.3, and the increase is 6.3. Check the detailed explanation of answer given below.

Answer: 42 increased by 15% is

= 48.3

How to increase the number 42 by 15 percent?

With the help of given formula we can get the the percent increase value -

formula 1: Percentage increase = P% × n, P = Percent, n = Number

formula 2: Result = n + Percentage increase
Here we have, n = 42, P = 15%

Solution for 42 increased by 15 percent(15%) -

Given number n = 42, P = 15%

  • Put the n and P values in the given formula:
  • => 15% × 42
    => 15/100 × 42

  • Now we need to simplify the fraction by multiply 15 with 42, then divide it by 100
  • => 15 × 42/100 = 630/100 = 6.3
  • Percentage Increase = 6.3
  • Now we will use formula 2 to get the value of 42 increased by 15%
  • = 42 + 6.3
    = 48.3

Therefore, result is for 42 increased by 15% is 48.3 and increase is 6.3.

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