59 increased by 15 percent

Here you will see step by step solution to calculate 59 increased by 15 percent. What is 59 increased by 15%? It is 67.85, and the increase is 8.85. Check the detailed explanation of answer given below.

Answer: 59 increased by 15% is

= 67.85

How to increase the number 59 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 = 59, P = 15%

Solution for 59 increased by 15 percent(15%) -

Given number n = 59, P = 15%

  • Put the n and P values in the given formula:
  • => 15% × 59
    => 15/100 × 59

  • Now we need to simplify the fraction by multiply 15 with 59, then divide it by 100
  • => 15 × 59/100 = 885/100 = 8.85
  • Percentage Increase = 8.85
  • Now we will use formula 2 to get the value of 59 increased by 15%
  • = 59 + 8.85
    = 67.85

Therefore, result is for 59 increased by 15% is 67.85 and increase is 8.85.

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