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David measured a line to be 13.5 inches long. If the actual length of the line is 16.6 inches, then what was the percent error of the measurement, to the nearest tenth of a percent?
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David measured a line to be 13.5 inches long. If the actual length of the line is 16.6 inches, then what was the percent error of the measurement, to the nearest tenth of a percent?

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Answer:-23

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User JonnyLitt
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Answer:

18.67

Explanation:

(l2-l1)/l2 * 100%

where l2=16.6

l1=13.5

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