Summer3  +  340745 Mon, 19 Mar 07 08:37 AM What is the difference between increase to and increase by? (as in - increased by 10%.....increased to $50,000). I think I know the meaning but little confused...need more examples. Please explain with some examples. Thanks! Summer3 Joined on Thu, Jan 25 2007 New Member 47 Difference Between

	Doll  +  340756 Mon, 19 Mar 07 09:17 AM I know increase in/by.I haven't heard of to before. Doll Joined on Sat, Mar 10 2007 Senior Member 2,813

	Lil' Ruby Rose  +  340836 Mon, 19 Mar 07 01:27 PM 'Increase to' should be followed by the new total figure.  For example:  Last year, my farm had thirty sheep.  The flock has now increased to thirty-six sheep. 'Increase by' should be followed by the amount you are adding to the initial amount.  For example, my flock has increased by six sheep.  My flock has increased by 20%. Lil' Ruby Rose Joined on Wed, Dec 20 2006 Regular Member 879 Enlightenment is always preceded by confusion.

	Goodman  +  340988 Mon, 19 Mar 07 07:05 PM  Summer3 wrote: What is the difference between increase to and increase by? (as in - increased by 10%.....increased to $50,000). I think I know the meaning but little confused...need more examples. Please explain with some examples. Thanks! This town two years ago, had a population of 5000.  Survey conducted early this year has indicated , the number has increased to 8000.-[To] has a specific, or more defined context. Based on data collected, the town's projected population growth in the next 5 years will be increased by 5000 each year.- [By] has a suggestive meaning of "being close to". Goodman Joined on Mon, Nov 7 2005 Senior Member 3,816 The name says it all! Difference Between