Question

A number is increased by 10% and the resulting number is again increased by 20%.What is the overall percentage increase in the number?

Answer 1

Answer:

32%

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the number.

Result when increased by 10% = 1.1x

Result when increased by 20% = 1.10 * 1.20*x = 1.32x

Overall percentage increase = 32%.