Question

A rancher estimates the weight of the bull to be 2100 lb. The actual weight of the bull is 2400 lb.

Find the percent error.
A. 8.5%
B. 9.5%
C. 12.5%
D. 14.3%

Answer 1

c. 12.5

Explanation:

take 2100 minus 2400 divided by 2400 and then multiply by 100%

Answer 2

C. 12.5%

Explanation:

Percent error = (actual weight - estimate) /actual * 100 percent

= (2400-2100)/2400 * 100 percent

=300/2400 * 100 percent

= 1/8 * 100 percent

= .125* 100 percent

= 12.5 percent