Question

Form 8B were investigating how a metal bar expands while being heated. The bar

was originally 30 cm in length and it expanded to 31.75 cm.

Calculate the percentage increase in length. Give your answer correct to 1 decimal

place.

Answer 1

5.8%

Explanation:

to work out percentage increase:

(new value - original value) ÷ original value and times it all by 100

((31.75-30) ÷ 30) × 100

=5.8% (1dp)