Question

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

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the initial number be 100.

On increasing 20%

Resulting number = 120

On increasing 20% again

Final number = 144

Increase in number = 44

$percentage \: increase \\ = \frac{44}{100} \times 100 \\ = 44 \% \:$