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A scientist estimated that a mixture would need 5 milliliters of a chemical to balance. The actual amount needed was 7 milliliters. What was the percent error of the scientist's estimation?

A.
71.43%
B.
3%
C.
28.57%
D.
40.00%

User Karym
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C would be correct am sorry if I answered late
User Ramelle
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C should be the correct answer.

Hope this helped! <3

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