A solid material of volume 100$c{m}^{-3}$ is heated through a temperature difference of 40°C. Calculate the increase in the volume of the material if its linear expansitivity is 2 x ${10}^{-6}K-1$

A. 2.4 x${10}^{-2}c{m}^{-3}$  
B. 1.6 x${10}^{-2}c{m}^{-3}$
C. 8 x${10}^{-2}c{m}^{-3}$
D. 5 x${10}^{-2}c{m}^{-3}$
E. 4 x${10}^{-2}c{m}^{-3}$

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Correct Answer: A