SOLUTION: A train running at 25 mi/h increases its speed 11%. How fast does it then go

Question 232020: A train running at 25 mi/h increases its speed 11%. How fast does it then go
Found 2 solutions by Robb, rfer:
Answer by Robb(9) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You're traveling 25mph.
Increase that (or multiply that) by 11%, or (.11)
That gives you 25 x .11 = 2.75
Since you increased your speed by 11%, add 2.75 to your original speed:
25 + 2.75 = 27.75
So you are now traveling 27.75 mph, rounded up, you're going 28mph.
Hope this helps!
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
25*1.11=27.75 mph
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