1. What is a 20% Increase?

A 20% increase means adding 20% of the original value to itself. This is commonly used in financial calculations, price adjustments, performance improvements, and many other scenarios where proportional growth is measured.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple percentage increase formula:

Which simplifies to:

Explanation: The calculation multiplies the original value by 1.20, which represents the original value plus 20% of that value.

3. Practical Applications

Details: This calculation is useful for:

• Calculating price increases (e.g., 20% markup)
• Determining salary raises
• Measuring performance improvements
• Calculating interest or growth rates

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Simply enter the original value you want to increase by 20%. The calculator will automatically compute the new increased value.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How do I calculate a 20% increase manually?
A: Multiply the original value by 1.20. For example, $100 × 1.20 = $120.

Q2: What if I want a different percentage increase?
A: Replace 20 with your desired percentage in the formula: New Value = Old Value × (1 + (Percentage/100)).

Q3: Is this the same as compound interest?
A: No, this is a simple one-time increase. Compound interest applies the percentage repeatedly over periods.

Q4: Can I use this for decreases too?
A: For decreases, use (1 - Percentage/100). For a 20% decrease, multiply by 0.80.

Q5: How is this different from percentage points?
A: Percentage increase is relative to the original value, while percentage points are absolute differences between percentages.