What is 40 increased by 20%? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer UmAir.A ยท 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 5293 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License