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James estimated the total cost of groceries to be $50. The actual cost of the groceries is $65. What is the percent error? Round your answer to the nearest whole percent. Enter your answer in the box. ____

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Answer:

23 %

Explanation:

Given : James estimated the total cost of groceries to be $50.

The actual cost of groceries = $65

The error value in the total cost= actual cost - estimated value

=$65-$50

Therefore, Error value=$15

Therefore, the percent error =23%

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