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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (aravindg):

do you know formula for relative error?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no

OpenStudy (aravindg):

well it is given by change in value/original value

OpenStudy (aravindg):

can u do it now?

OpenStudy (aravindg):

take a look : http://mathworld.wolfram.com/RelativeError.html

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