James estimated the total cost of groceries to be $50. The actual cost of the groceries is $65. What is the percent error?

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James estimated the total cost of groceries to be $50. The actual cost of the groceries is $65.

What is the percent error?

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Explanation:

Corford answered Jun 28, 2018

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23%.

59 - 65 = -15
|-15| = 15
15 / 65 = 0.23...
0.23 × 100 = 23

Karl D answered Jul 2, 2018

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