Question 872305
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If 150 is increased by 175 percent, what is the resulting number? Plz help
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The starting number is 150.


The increment is  1.75*150 = 262.5.


If 150 is increased by 175 percent, the resulting number will be

   the starting number + the increment = 150 + 262.5 = 412.5.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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