Question

what is £42 increased by 10%

Answer 1

$42+42 \cdot 10\%=42+42 \cdot 0.1=\underline{\underline{\pounds 46.2}}$

Answer 2

46.20 euros. If you just find 10% of 42 and add that to 42, then you get the answer. $\frac{42}{x} = \frac{10}{100}$