What is the result when the number 16 is increased by 75%?

16, percentage increased by 75% (percent) of its value = 28

28

Step-by-step explanation:

when something is being increased by a certain percentage, for example 16 is being increased by 75%, the number is multiplied by 1+that percentage in decimals. For example, convert 75% to decimal (.75) and add 1 to it (1.75). Then multiply it by the number (16). 16*1.75=28