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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The actual dimensions of a rectangle are 2.6cm by 6.9cm. Andy measures the sides as 2.5cm by 6.8cm. In calculating the area, what is the relative error, to the nearest thousandth?

OpenStudy (rulnick):

Answer: -0.052.

OpenStudy (rulnick):

... obtained by dividing the error (-0.94) by the actual area (17.94).

OpenStudy (rulnick):

(If you need it as a percentage, the relative error is -5.240%.)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks! :)

OpenStudy (rulnick):

welcome.

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