Question

Ozzie estimates the weight of his cat to be 10 pounds. The actual weight of the cat is 7 pounds. Find
the percent error in his estimation.

Answer 1

Answer:

The percent error in his estimation is 30%

Explanation:

Percentage error = |UA- UE| \ UE × 100

UA= Actual value = 7 pounds

UE = Expected value = 10 pounds

Percent error of his estimate = ∣7-10∣ / 10 ×100

= ∣-3∣ / 10 × 100

= 30%