Question

Diana measured 233 mL for the volume of the object. The actual volume of the object was 241 mL. What is the percent error of Diana’s results?

Answer 1

3.32%

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the percent error, you need to use the following equation:

| measured value - actual value |
Percent Error = -------------------------------------------------- x 100%
actual value

In this equation, the measured value is the amount generated after running an experiment. The actual value is the amount generated solely through calculations.

Measured Value = 233 mL

Actual Value = 241 mL

| 233 mL - 241 mL |
Percent Error = -------------------------------- x 100%
241 mL

8 mL
Percent Error = ----------------- x 100%
241 mL

Percent Error = 0.0332 x 100% = 3.32%