Alex calculates the surface area of a gift box as 600 square inches. The actual surface area of the gift box is 592 square inches. Find the relative error of Alexis' calculation expressed as a decimal to the nearest thousandth.

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anonymous · Answer

It would be 600-592/600. Multiply this by 100 to get a percentage.

slaaibak · Answer

I'd rather say it's (600-592)/592

since the correct surface area is 592, you should base the error on the real thing, not the wrong one

anonymous · Answer

Thats what I meant :P