Percent Error
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Mathematics
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Percent Error?
Back
Percent Error is a measure of how inaccurate a measurement is, expressed as a percentage of the difference between the estimated value and the actual value.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you calculate Percent Error?
Back
Percent Error = |(Estimated Value - Actual Value)| / Actual Value x 100%.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If Griffin thinks a card costs $4.50 but it actually costs $4, what is his percent error?
Back
12.5%
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Zed estimated 350 chips in a bag but found only 210. What is his percent error?
Back
67%
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Nick estimated 60 attendees but only 45 showed up. Calculate the percent error.
Back
33%
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Jessie estimated her cat's weight at 8 pounds, but it was actually 10 pounds. What is the percent error?
Back
20%
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The estimated deer population was 17,600, but the actual count was 21,300. What is the percent error?
Back
17.4%
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