Question

A student has a container with the volume 1.5 liters. She estimates the volume to be 1.2 liters. By what percent is the student's estimate off? I don't need a step-by-step explanation, I just want the right answer.

Answer 1

Answer: 20%

Explanation:

Answer 2

20%.

1.2/1.5 = 0.8

0.8*100 = 80%

100%-80% = 20%.

We can verify this:

1.5-20% = 1.2.