Multiple choice

The multiplier for percentage increase of 5% is __________.

  1. 1

  2. 1.05

  3. 1.5

  4. 1.1
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A percentage increase of 5% means the new value is 100% + 5% = 105% of the original value. Converting 105% to a decimal gives 1.05.

AI explanation

A percentage multiplier is found by adding the percentage increase expressed as a decimal to 1. For a 5 percent increase, you calculate 1 + 0.05. This equals 1.05. The result is 1.05.

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