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A string on a guitar is supposed to vibrate at 300 Hz, but is measured at 305 Hz. By what percent should the tension in the string be adjusted to correct the tuning?

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% = (305/300 - 1)*100% = 1.67%
The tension is 1.67% too high and must be decreased by 1.67%.
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