SOLUTION: The problem is increased by 150 percent the number 72 becomes... I've tried this problem a gizzilion ways but none add up to the answer and now I'm really confused please help

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Question 892574: The problem is increased by 150 percent the number 72 becomes...
I've tried this problem a gizzilion ways but none add up to the answer and now I'm really confused please help
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is the question increase the number 72 by 150%?
If you increase 72 by 100%, you double it, and get 144.
An additional 50% would be adding another 36 for a total of 180.