Question

13. Students are asked to estimate the number

of gumballs in a jar. Ian says there are 228
gumballs. In actuality, there are 240 gumballs.
What is the percent error?
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A. 3.5%
B. 6%
C. 5%
D. 12%

Answer 1

5% (C)

Explanation:

228÷240 = 0.95

100 - 0.95 = 5% (C)

Answer 2

Answer: C. 5%

Explanation:

228/240=.95

That’s his correctness percent.

100-95=5

Therefore, the answer is 5% or C.