Question

it was estimated that the united states would need 6200 more veterinarians in 2012. The percent error was 10%. if the estimate was low,how many were actually needed

Answer 1

Answer: 6820

Explanation:

Since the percentage was low the actual answer must be higher.

10% = 0.1 So we can multiply 6200 by 1.1 and we get 6820

We can also find 10% of 6200

620; Then add 6200 and 620 to get 6820

Answer 2

5580 veterinarians were actually needed.

To find this you must find what is 10% of 6200.

In math, of = multiplication.

So you multiply 10% and 6200. In order to do so, you must turn the percentage into a decimal or fraction. So 0.1 x 6200

That should get you 620. However, that IS NOT your final answer, since 620 is only 10% of the total, not the amount needed.

To get the actual amount of veterinarians, you subtract 620 from 6200, and should get 5580, the final answer.