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Isaiah measured a pencil to be 4.8 inches. The actual measurement is 4 inches. What is Isaiah's percent error?

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5 votes

Answer:

20%

Explanation:

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Answer:

80%

Explanation:

The actual value measurement = 4

Estimated value of the measurement= 4.8

percent error= (Estimated value - actual value) ×100%

= (4.8-4)×100%

=0.8×100%

=80%

Hence, Isaiah's percent error is 80%

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