Increase a number by a percent
Find the percent of the number, then add it on.
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A club has 38 members. Its membership goes up by 50%. How many members does it have now?
Answer: 57
A club has 84 members. Its membership goes up by 50%. How many members does it have now?
Answer: 126
A club has 26 members. Its membership goes up by 50%. How many members does it have now?
Answer: 39
Tip: Find the percent of the number, then add it on.
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