Question

Students are measuring the mass of an object in Science class. The mass is 38 grams. Danielle measured the mass at 40 grams. What was her percent error?

Answer 1

5.26%

Explanation:

Danielle measured the the mass at 40grams. ,Compared to 38 grams, there is a percentage increase.

Old Value = 38grams, New Value = 40grams

%Increase = 40-38/38 × 100%

%Increase = 5.26%