Question

Bryan estimate the cost of a vacation to be $730. The actual cost of the vacation is $850. Find the percent error. Round to the nearest whole percent if necessary. Is the percent positive or negative? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer: 14%

The percentage is positive because the actual cost is a result of the estimated cost increased by 14%

Explanation:

Formula

Subtract the actual value from the estimated value

850-730=120

Divide the results from step 1 by the real value

120/850= 0.14117647058*100

Multiply the results by 100 to find the total percentage

0.14117647058*100=14.1176

Round

14%