Answer:
1.75
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number to be increased be x
If x is to be increased by 75% then the result after the increase T may be expressed as
T = x + 75% * x
T = x + 0.75x
T = 1.75x
As such when x is increased by 75%, the result is the product of x and 1.75 (the multiplier).
