Question

What mass when increased by 45% becomes 870 kg

Answer 1

New value =

870 + Percentage increase =

870 + (45% × 870) =

870 + 45% × 870 =

(1 + 45%) × 870 =

(100% + 45%) × 870 =

145% × 870 =

145 ÷ 100 × 870 =

145 × 870 ÷ 100 =

126,150 ÷ 100 =

1,261.5;