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You estimate that a puppy weighs 12 pounds. The actual weight of the puppy is 14 pounds. Find the percent error. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a percent.

You estimate that a puppy weighs 12 pounds. The actual weight of the puppy is 14 pounds. Find the percent error. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a percent.
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You estimate that a puppy weighs 12 pounds. The actual weight of the puppy is 14 pounds. Find the percent error. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a percent.

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Answer:

14.20

Explanation:

User Ajumal
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Error = (actual - estimate) / actual x 100
Error = (14 - 12) / (14) x 100
Error = 14.28%
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