What is 20 increased by 40%?

28

20 increased by 40% is 28.

How it is worked out

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

20 × 1.4 = 28 — an increase of 8

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What is 20 increased by 40%?
20 increased by 40% is 28. 20 × 1.4 = 28 — an increase of 8.
How do you work this out?
Multiply by 1 plus the percentage as a decimal. One step, not two.
Can I use other numbers?
Yes — the calculator on this page takes any two numbers, and the full percentage calculator covers every form: percentage of a number, one number as a percentage of another, percentage change, increase and decrease.