Question

Beth measured the distance from home plate to the pitcher’s mound on a baseball field. She measured the distance to be 69 ft. The actual distance from home plate to the pitcher’s mound is 60.5 ft.

What is the percent error in Beth’s measurement? Round to the nearest tenth of a percent, if necessary.

A.
8.5%

B.
12.3%

C.
14%

D.
85%

Answer 1

i think it is c just want to make sure

Answer 2

thank for the medal

Answer 3

i got 14.04

Answer 4

\[\frac{ 69-60.5 }{ 60.5 }\times100\]

Answer 5

great :)

Answer 6

that is why I said I think it is c

Answer 7

so it is c right?

Answer 8

yup

Answer 9

can you help with 3 more

Answer 10

Three baseball fans estimated the top speed of a baseball pitcher’s fastball. The table shows their estimates. The top speed of the pitcher’s fastball is known to be 102 mph.

Which statements are true?

Name Speed guessed (mph)
Lisa 97
Justin 93
Mohammed 105

Choose exactly two answers that are correct.

A.
Justin’s estimate had a lower percent error than Lisa’s.

B.
Mohammed’s estimate had the lowest percent error.

C.
Lisa’s estimate had about a 4.9% error.

D.
Justin’s estimate had a –9% percent error.

Answer 11

sure post on a new thread

Answer 12

what is that

Answer 13

the new thread i have no clue what that is

Answer 14

i mean post it in a new question

Answer 15

do i close and then put a new one or what
ok