What is 5,000 increased by 40%?

7,000

5,000 increased by 40% is 7,000.

How it is worked out

Multiply by 1 plus the percentage as a decimal. One step, not two.

5,000 × 1.4 = 7,000 — an increase of 2,000

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Answer7,000

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What is 5,000 increased by 40%?
5,000 increased by 40% is 7,000. 5,000 × 1.4 = 7,000 — an increase of 2,000.
How do you work this out?
Multiply by 1 plus the percentage as a decimal. One step, not two.
Can I use other numbers?
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