A manager believes a new advertising campaign will increase sales by 40%. If current sales are 3,500 units how many total units does the manager expect to sell after launching the campaign?

To determine the total units the manager expects to sell after the new advertising campaign, we need to calculate the increase in sales and then add it to the current sales.

### Step-by-Step Calculation:

1. **Current Sales**:  
   The current sales are 3,500 units.

2. **Increase in Sales**:  
   The manager expects a 40% increase in sales.  
   To find 40% of the current sales, we multiply 3,500 by 0.40:

   \[
   \text{Increase in Sales} = 3500 \times 0.40 = 1400 \text{ units}
   \]

3. **Total Expected Sales**:  
   To find the total expected sales, add the increase in sales to the current sales:

   \[
   \text{Total Expected Sales} = 3500 + 1400 = 4900 \text{ units}
   \]

### Answer:
The manager expects to sell **4,900 units** after launching the new advertising campaign.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

1. How would the total expected sales change if the increase in sales was 30% instead of 40%?
2. What would be the expected sales if the campaign caused a 50% increase instead?
3. How do you calculate percentage increase in a different context, such as profit margins?
4. If the campaign costs $2,000 and the profit per unit is $5, how many additional units would need to be sold to cover the campaign cost?
5. How can we calculate the percentage increase or decrease in sales between two different time periods?

**Tip:**  
Always remember to convert percentages into decimals before using them in calculations (e.g., 40% becomes 0.40).

Learn how to calculate the expected increase in sales after a new advertising campaign. This problem involves determining the total units expected to be sold after a 40% increase in sales from 3,500 current units. Understand the percentage increase formula and basic arithmetic. Suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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