Percentage Increase Calculator
Calculate the result after increasing a value by a percentage.
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Result After Increase
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How to Add a Percentage to a Number
To increase a value by a percentage, multiply by (1 + percentage/100) or add the percentage of the value to itself.
Formula: New Value = Original × (1 + Percentage ÷ 100)
Examples
- $100 + 20%: $100 × 1.20 = $120
- $50 + 10%: $50 × 1.10 = $55
- 80 + 50%: 80 × 1.50 = 120
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply the number by (1 + percentage/100). For 100 increased by 25%: 100 × 1.25 = 125.