Increase 24,000 by 4%
This is best approached in two stages.
First, calculate the percentage required using the technique described here - Finding a percentage of a number. Then add this amount to the original.
In the example below, an annual salary of 24,000 has been increased by 4%.
A 4% increase on a salary of 24,000 is 24,960.
Try it yourself using the examples below...