A bakery sold 104 cupcakes in one day. The head baker predicted he would sell 84 cupcakes that day. What was the percent error of the baker's prediction?
19.23%
23.81%
80.77%
20%

Question

A bakery sold 104 cupcakes in one day. The head baker predicted he would sell 84 cupcakes that day. What was the percent error of the baker's prediction?
19.23%
23.81%
80.77%
20%

samara8954 · Answer

@AlexandervonHumboldt2

danjs · Answer

the percent error will be the difference in the actual amount sold and his prediction , divided by the actual amount sold

danjs · Answer

How much was he off by divided by the actual amount sold

danjs · Answer

(104 - 84) / 104   =  .......  x 100   =   %