Percent of Error

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What is Percent of Error?

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Percent of Error is a measure of how inaccurate a measurement is, expressed as a percentage of the true value. It is calculated using the formula: Percent of Error = |Estimated Value - Actual Value| / Actual Value × 100%.

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How do you calculate Percent of Error?

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To calculate Percent of 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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If you estimate a value of 50 and the actual value is 45, what is the Percent of Error?

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Percent of Error = |50 - 45| / 45 × 100% = 11.1%.

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What does a lower Percent of Error indicate?

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A lower Percent of Error indicates a more accurate estimate compared to the actual value.

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What does a higher Percent of Error indicate?

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A higher Percent of Error indicates a less accurate estimate compared to the actual value.

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If you estimate the height of a building to be 200 feet and it is actually 250 feet, what is the Percent of Error?

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Percent of Error = |200 - 250| / 250 × 100% = 20%.

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Why is it important to calculate Percent of Error?

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Calculating Percent of Error helps to assess the accuracy of estimates and measurements, which is crucial in scientific experiments, engineering, and various fields.

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What is the Percent of Error if you estimate the age of a person to be 30 and they are actually 25?

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Percent of Error = |30 - 25| / 25 × 100% = 20%.

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How do you round Percent of Error to the nearest tenth?

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To round to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place. If it is 5 or more, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.

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If your estimated value is 100 and the actual value is 90, what is the Percent of Error?

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Percent of Error = |100 - 90| / 90 × 100% = 11.1%.