Assessment #8: Percent of Error

The students measured length during a science experiment, they got 12 cm. But the actual measurement was 14.25 cm. What was the percent error?

• 15.79%

• 18.75%

• 2.25%

• 18%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Jessie estimates the weight of her cat to be 8 pounds.  The actual weight of the cat was 10 pounds.  Find the percent error.  

• 15%
• 20%
• 25%
• 30%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

Find the percent error. You estimate that you sent 108 texts last week but when you get the bill it was actually 135.

• (135 - 108)/135 = 20%

• (135 - 108)/108 = 25%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

After you circle your actual value, what is the next step when finding the percent of error?

• Multiply your answer by 100

• Divide

• Subtract the highest and lowest number

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

How do you write 1/12 as a percent?

• 100%

• 83%

• 8.3%

• 0.8333%

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

CCSS.7.NS.A.2