Question

The dot Plashes predictions for the winning time in the 200 m sprint. The winner finished the race in 22.5 seconds. What is the greatest error among the predictions?

Answer 1

The greatest error among the predictions is 0.4 seconds .

Using the data given on the dotplot :

• Finish Time of winner = 22.5

From the plot , the maximum value for the finish time predicted is : 22.9

The greatest error is :

• Maximum predicted value- Wininng time

Greatest Error : 22.9 - 22.5 = 0.4 seconds .

The greatest error among the predictions is 0.4 seconds.