55 increased by 20 percent

Here you will see step by step solution to calculate 55 increased by 20 percent. What is 55 increased by 20%? It is 66, and the increase is 11. Check the detailed explanation of answer given below.

Answer: 55 increased by 20% is

= 66

How to increase the number 55 by 20 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 = 55, P = 20%

Solution for 55 increased by 20 percent(20%) -

Given number n = 55, P = 20%

  • Put the n and P values in the given formula:
  • => 20% × 55
    => 20/100 × 55

  • Now we need to simplify the fraction by multiply 20 with 55, then divide it by 100
  • => 20 × 55/100 = 1100/100 = 11
  • Percentage Increase = 11
  • Now we will use formula 2 to get the value of 55 increased by 20%
  • = 55 + 11
    = 66

Therefore, result is for 55 increased by 20% is 66 and increase is 11.

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