Question

Waldo measured the width of a window seat as 4.23 feet, but the actual width was 5 feet. What is the percentage of error in Waldo's measurement? (5 points)

a
18.46%

b
18.20%

c
21.82%

d
15.40%

Answer 1

Answer: d. 15.40%

Explanation:

Divide 4.23 by 5 to get the percentage.

Subtract this number (.846) from 1 to get the answer: .154 or 15.40%