55 increased by 5 percent

Here you will see step by step solution to calculate 55 increased by 5 percent. What is 55 increased by 5%? It is 57.75, and the increase is 2.75. Check the detailed explanation of answer given below.

Answer: 55 increased by 5% is

= 57.75

How to increase the number 55 by 5 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 = 5%

Solution for 55 increased by 5 percent(5%) -

Given number n = 55, P = 5%

  • Put the n and P values in the given formula:
  • => 5% × 55
    => 5/100 × 55

  • Now we need to simplify the fraction by multiply 5 with 55, then divide it by 100
  • => 5 × 55/100 = 275/100 = 2.75
  • Percentage Increase = 2.75
  • Now we will use formula 2 to get the value of 55 increased by 5%
  • = 55 + 2.75
    = 57.75

Therefore, result is for 55 increased by 5% is 57.75 and increase is 2.75.

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