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Students in the science lab are measuring the mass of an object on a triple beam balance. The object has a mass of 38 grams. Complete the table below with the absolute and percent error for each students’ measurement. Round your answer to the nearest tenths place.

Students in the science lab are measuring the mass of an object on a triple beam balance-example-1
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Answer:

ABSOLUTE ERROR

Danielle: 40 - 38 = 2

Iris: 34 - 38 = -4

HB: 41 - 38 = 3

PERCENT ERROR

Danielle: (2/38)(100%) = 5.3%

Iris: (-4/38)(100%) = -10.5%

HB: (3/38)(100%) = 7.9%

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