What is 40 increased by 20%? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer UmAir.A · Stefan V. Jan 15, 2016 #48# Explanation: #100%# of #x = 40# #1 %# of #x = 40/ 100# #120 %# of #x = 40*120/100 = 48# Answer link Related questions Jimmy made a #"75%# on a test worth #46# points. How many points did he get correct? How do you use proportions to solve percent equations? How do you translate percent problems into an equation? What number is 32% of 600? What number is #3/4#% of 16? 8 is 20% of what number? 99 is 180% of what number? What percent of 7.2 is 45? What percent of 150 is 5? What is 2% of 92? See all questions in Percent Equations Impact of this question 4398 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License