Answer:
$19.50
Step-by-step explanation:
Increase the number by 30% of its value.
Percentage increase = 30% × 15
New value =
15 + Percentage increase =
15 + (30% × 15) =
15 + 30% × 15 =
(1 + 30%) × 15 =
(100% + 30%) × 15 =
130% × 15 =
130 ÷ 100 × 15 =
130 × 15 ÷ 100 =
1,950 ÷ 100 =
19.5