Does the expression 1.016x represent a percent increase greater than 12% if the original amount is x?

Nu is designing a rectangular sandbox. the bottom is 16 square feet. which dimensions require the least amount of material for the sides of the sandbox.

Four individuals pool money together to start a new business and agree to split the profits equally. n invests $6,000, x invests $2,000, y invests $8,000 and z invests $4,000. if the profits for the first month were $100,000, y receives than if the profits were divided in proportion to how much they invested.

Serena is making an experiment. for that, she needs 20 grams of a 52% solution of salt. she has two large bottles of salt water: one with 40% and the other with 70% of salt in them. how much of each must she use to make the solution she needs? i am in need of