.What will be the value of 42,if it is increased by 14 2/7%
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Given,
The main number is 42
The percentage of increase is 14 2/7%
To find,
The increased number.
Solution,
First of all, we have to calculate the amount of increase.
We have to simplify the increase percentage
= 14 2/7%
= 100/7%
Increase amount
= 42 × (100/7 ÷ 100)
= 42 × (100/7 × 1/100)
= 42/7
= 6
Increased number will be
= Initial number + Increase amount
= 42+6
= 48
Hence,the increased number will be 48.
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