Question

A flat rate shipping box is in the shape of a rectangular priem. You estimate that the volume of the box is

360 ouble inches. You measure the box and find that it has a length of 10 inches, e width of 9 inches,
and a height of 4.6 inches. Find the percent error. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent

Answer 1

A rise in 13.0%

Explanation:

10*9*4.6=414

414-360=54

54/414~~13.0%

Answer 2

• 13.0%

Explanation:

Exact volume is:

• V = lwh
• V = 10*9*4.6 = 414 in³

The difference between real and estimate is the error:

• 414 - 360 = 54

Percent error is:

• 54/414*100% = 13.0%