*A 4 oz . bag of Blue Heat Takis contains 20 pieces. If the company decides to increase the number of pieces by \( 30 \% \), what will the new total number be?

To find the new total number of pieces after a \( 30 \% \) increase, you can calculate \( 30 \% \) of \( 20 \) pieces. That equals \( 0.30 \times 20 = 6 \) pieces. Now, add this to the original number: \( 20 + 6 = 26 \) pieces. So, if the company increases the number of pieces by \( 30 \% \), the new total will be \( 26 \) pieces. Now, imagine the excitement of snack lovers everywhere as they discover more Takis in their bags! Just think of the extra crunch and spicy flavor that comes with those additional pieces—perfect for sharing (or not)! What a delightful surprise for fans of this fiercely bold snack!