Question

what is 3% increase of 550,000

Answer 1

First you have to find what 3% of 550,000 is.
The easiest way to do that is by setting an equation up like this:

Answer 2

3%=3/100

Answer 3

Let's make x stand for what 3% of 550,000 is
x/550,000

Answer 4

Now multiply 100(x)=100x
3(550,000)=1,650,000
1,650,000/100=16,500

Answer 5

so 3% of 550,000 is 16,500
now you said you need to find the 3% increase of 550,000
simply add 550,000+16,500=566,500

Answer 6

Or just multiply 550,000 by 1.03…

Answer 7

Thank you, I dont my answer was wrong. I multiplied .03 and 550000 and got 16500 then I added it to 550,000 and got 566500. Thank you my brain is really warped ITS FINALS WEEK- LOL THANK YOU SO MUCH

Answer 8

NOT DONT BUT THOUGHT SEE MY BRAIN IS WARPED AAAAAAHHHHHHH

Answer 9

Ha ha no problem!

Answer 10

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