Question

A number is increased by 30%. Explain how you can find the new amount without first calculating the amount of increase.

Answer 1

are you sure this is a full question?

Answer 2

if x is your initial number, then 1.3*x would be the new number.

Answer 3

ok just to make sure lemme type it again

Answer 4

um........

Answer 5

a number is increased by 30%. Explain how you can find the new amount without first caulculating the amount of increase.

Answer 6

how old are you?

Answer 7

12

Answer 8

oh. well, im 9 and im doing alagbra.

Answer 9

yeah this is pre-alegebra i just dont get it =(

Answer 10

well, i did'nt under stand it eather in the beginning of 1st grade.

Answer 11

welll.... that makes mee feel super good about myself =(

Answer 12

If it makes it easier to understand, just multiply whatever your first number is with 1.3 and it will give you the new number

Answer 13

sorry =( now you aremaking ME feel bad...