Question

They were expecting that the bill for their meal was $200, but they paid $167.50. Find the percent error.

Answer 1

The percent error is 16.25%.

Answer 2

To find the percent error, first calculate the difference between the expected amount and the actual amount. In this case, the difference is $32.50. Then divide the difference by the expected amount and multiply by 100. In this case, the percent error would be 16.25%.