Question

You estimate that there 75 marbles in a jar.the actual amount is 82 marbles. Find the percent error. Round to the nearest tenth

Answer 1

7.3%

Explanation:

Percent error can be calculated using the formula:

percent error = (|estimated value - actual value| / actual value) x 100

Plugging in the values for the given scenario:

percent error = (|75 - 82| / 82) x 100 = 7.32 x 100 = 732%

Rounding to the nearest tenth:

percent error = 732% = 7.3%