Question

The actual weight of the instrument is 58kg and it’s measured weight is 54kg.Find the percent error in weight. A.)6.9% B.)7% C.)7.4% D.)7.5%

Answer 1

A.) 6.9%

Explanation:

1. Percent Error = (|lab-value- actual value|/actual value) * 100

(|54 kg - 58 kg|/58 kg) * 100

(0.069) * 100 (We multiply by 100 to convert decimal to percent)

Percent Error = 6.9%