Question

Lita estimates she will read 24 books during the summer. She actually reads 9 books. What is the percent error of her estimate?

Answer 1

Lita estimates she will read 24 books during the summer. She actually reads 9 books. What is the percent error of her estimate? 62.5%

Explanation:

`(9)/(24) = (3)/(8) \\ = 0.375 \\ = (37.5)/(100) \\ = 37.5\% \\ \\ 100\% - 37.5\% \\ = 62.5\%`

Answer 2

Explanation:

9 out of 24 is 37.5%, so her error is 62.5%