1. The problem is to increase 2000 by 50%. 2. To increase a number by a percentage, use the formula: $$\text{New value} = \text{Original value} + \left(\frac{\text{Percentage}}{100} \times \text{Original value}\right)$$ 3. Here, the original value is 2000 and the percentage increase is 50%. 4. Calculate the increase: $$\frac{50}{100} \times 2000 = 0.5 \times 2000 = 1000$$ 5. Add the increase to the original value: $$2000 + 1000 = 3000$$ 6. Therefore, increasing 2000 by 50% gives 3000.