percent error
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7th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is percent error?
Back
Percent error is a measure of how inaccurate a measurement is, compared to the true value. It is calculated using the formula: Percent Error = |(Estimated Value - Actual Value)| / |Actual Value| * 100%.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate percent error?
Back
To calculate percent error, subtract the actual value from the estimated value, take the absolute value of the result, divide by the actual value, and then multiply by 100 to get a percentage.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If Bob estimates 230 attendees and the actual number is 300, what is the percent error?
Back
The percent error is 23%.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula for calculating percent error?
Back
The formula for percent error is: Percent Error = (|Estimated Value - Actual Value| / |Actual Value|) * 100%.
Tags
CCSS.6.RP.A.3C
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If Heather measures an acceleration of 10.91 m/s² and the actual is 9.80 m/s², what is her percent error?
Back
Heather's percent error is approximately 11.33%.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does a percent error of 0% indicate?
Back
A percent error of 0% indicates that the estimated value is exactly equal to the actual value, meaning there is no error.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If Jessie estimates her cat's weight at 8 pounds and the actual weight is 10 pounds, what is the percent error?
Back
The percent error is 20%.
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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C
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