Arithmetic & Number Theory
Apply Percentage Increase
Increase a value by a percentage.
Formula
Formula
y = x · (1 + p100)
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| x | original value | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
| p | increase percent | real, usually ≥ 0 | % | input |
| y | increased value | real number (ℝ) | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenvalue x = 200, increase (%) = 15
Result230
Example 2
Givenvalue x = 50, increase (%) = 100
Result100