Question

To increase an amount by 43% multiply by?

Answer 1

Answer: 1.43 because you add it to 100 to give you 143 and then divide it by 100 to get 1.43

Answer 2

multiply by .43 then add it to your starting amount.

for ex:
6 increased by 43%
6*.43=2.58
2.58+6= 8.58 = final amount