72 increased by 50 percent
Here you will see step by step solution to calculate 72 increased by 50 percent. What is 72 increased by 50%? It is 108, and the increase is 36. Check the detailed explanation of answer given below.
Answer: 72 increased by 50% is
= 108
How to increase the number 72 by 50 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 = 72, P = 50%
Solution for 72 increased by 50 percent(50%) -
Given number n = 72, P = 50%
- Put the n and P values in the given formula: => 50% × 72
- Now we need to simplify the fraction by multiply 50 with 72, then divide it by 100 => 50 × 72/100 = 3600/100 = 36
- Percentage Increase = 36
- Now we will use formula 2 to get the value of 72 increased by 50% = 72 + 36
=> 50/100 × 72
= 108
Therefore, result is for 72 increased by 50% is 108 and increase is 36.