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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The length of a field is about 550 feet. The actual length is 558.5 feet.what is the relative error?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:3 Okay do you still need help?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this is the choices 0.02 1.98 2.02 8.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay so the formula is (measured - actual)/actual So you do the measured - actual and divide by the actual.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Use the absolute value also

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so it is 8.5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes :) I'm more than sure.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Your welcome! :)

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