SOLUTION: a number is increased by 50%. the result is then increased by 50%. what single percentage increase is this equivalent to ? a 75% b 100% c 125% d 200% e 225%

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Question 288055: a number is increased by 50%. the result is then increased by 50%. what single percentage increase is this equivalent to ?
a 75% b 100% c 125% d 200% e 225%

Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, Alan3354:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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1.5*1.5*x=2.25x
225%

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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a number is increased by 50%. the result is then increased by 50%. what single percentage increase is this equivalent to ?
a 75% b 100% c 125% d 200% e 225%
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n*1.5*1.5 = 2.25n
2.25n - n = 1.25n
Increase = 125%
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