How do you increase 80 kg by 40%? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer sjc Dec 13, 2016 112 Explanation: to increase by 40% you work out 40% of 80 then add it on to 80 a quick way is to do the calculation 80×1.4 =112 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 34% 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 1872 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License