Jessie estimated the weight of his cat to be 12 pounds. The actual weight of the cat is 15 pounds. What is the percent error?

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Jessie estimated the weight of his cat to be 12 pounds. The actual weight of the cat is 15 pounds.

What is the percent error?

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Answer: 20% error

Explanation:

Vobserved - Vtrue

Vtrue

12 - 15

-3

= -20%

= 20% error

Adinanp answered Aug 11, 2021

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