MHB Calculate % Increase from Scale Factor: Stumped? Help Here!

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To calculate the percentage increase using a scale factor, it is essential to understand that the scale factor represents the ratio of the new value to the original value. In this case, with a scale factor of 1.8, the percentage increase can be determined by subtracting 1 from the scale factor and then multiplying by 100. The discussion highlights the need for a visual reference, as the original table is not viewable, which complicates the calculation. Participants are encouraged to repost the image for better assistance. Understanding the relationship between scale factors and percentage increases is key to solving such problems effectively.
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Hi guys,

This question has me a bit stumped and I can't seem to find any methods on Google that would help me solve this:
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The last part of the question asks me to find the value of the scale factor, which in this equation I believe is 1.8.

I know how to calculate percentage increases the normal way, but I have never come across this sort of questions before, I'm unsure of how I can use the scale factor to calculate the percentage increase of the figures recorded in the table :(

Can anyone give me a hint here? :cool:

Cheers for any help :D
 
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