How to increase 1.5 percent?

To increase a value by 1.5 percent, multiply the original value by 0.015 and then add that result to the original value. For example, if the original value is 100, calculate 100 x 0.015 = 1.5, and then add 1.5 to 100, resulting in 101.5. This method can be applied to any number to achieve a 1.5 percent increase.