Percent Error

Mr. Sheridan estimates it will take him 48 minutes to run 8 miles. It actually takes him 60 minutes. What was the percent error in his estimation?

• 8%

• 12%

• 20%

• 25%

• 80%

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Mr. Sheridan estimates it will take him 60 minutes to run 8 miles. It actually takes him 48 minutes. What was the percent error in his estimation?

• 8%

• 12%

• 20%

• 25%

• 80%

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Mr. Sheridan thinks it will take him 60 minutes to run 8 miles. It really takes him 48 minutes. What is the amount of error in this story?

• 8

• 12

• 25

• 40

• 60

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

CCSS.7.NS.A.1

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Mr. Sheridan thinks it will take him 60 minutes to run 8 miles. It really takes him 48 minutes. What is the actual amount in this story?

• 8

• 12

• 25

• 48

• 60

Answer explanation

Estimated Amount : 60

Actual amount : 48

Mr. Sheridan thinks it will take him 60 minutes to run 8 miles. It really takes him 48 minutes. What is the estimated amount in this story?

• 8

• 12

• 25

• 48

• 60

Answer explanation

Estimated Amount : 60

Actual amount : 48

Mr. Sheridan thinks it will take him 48 minutes to run 8 miles. It really takes him 60 minutes. What is the actual amount in this story?

• 8

• 12

• 25

• 48

• 60

Answer explanation

Estimated Amount : 48

Actual amount : 60

Tags

CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Mr. Sheridan thinks it will take him 48 minutes to run 8 miles. It really takes him 60 minutes. What is the estimated amount in this story?

• 8

• 12

• 25

• 48

• 60

Answer explanation

Estimated Amount : 48

Actual amount : 60

Mr. J planned for about 10 people to come to his party, but then 50 people came. What is the percent error in his estimation?

• 5%

• 20%

• 80%

• 400%

• 500%

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.2

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

Mr. J planned for about 50 people to come to his party, but only 10 people came. What is the percent error in his estimation?

• 5%

• 20%

• 80%

• 400%

• 500%

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3