Question

Roger has a nail that is 12 centimeters long. He measures and records the length of the nail as 15 centimeters. What is the percent error in Roger's measurement?

Answer 1

D.) 25%

Explanation:

(15-12) *100

--------- = (3*100)/12=25%

12

Answer 2

percentage error is based on the correct measurement

it = (15-12) * 100
--------- = (3 * 100 )/ 12 = 25 %
12