The number increased by 6%. How many times has this number increased?

Let’s denote the number by some letter, for example, the letter H. Its value was equal to 100%, then it increased by 6% and became equal to:

100 + 6 = 106%.

Now let’s find what its value has become, using the method of proportions:

100% – H;

106% – H.

Where from:

X = 106 x H / 100;

X = 1.06 x H.

Now you can easily find out how many times the number has increased:

1.06 x H / H = 1.06.

Answer: The number has been increased 1.06 times.