Question

Lita estimates she will read 24 books during the summer. She actually reads 9 books. What is the percent error of her estimate?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

9 out of 24 is 37.5%, so her error is 62.5%

Answer 2

Answer:

Lita estimates she will read 24 books during the summer. She actually reads 9 books. What is the percent error of her estimate? 62.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{9}{24} = \frac{3}{8} \\ = 0.375 \\ = \frac{37.5}{100} \\ = 37.5\% \\ \\ 100\% - 37.5\% \\ = 62.5\%$