Question

Margie calculated that she would spend $175 on school supplies this year. She actually spent $97.50 on school supplies. What is Margie’s percent of error? Please help

Answer 1

Subtract 97.50 from 175, then find what percent that value is of 175. http://www.onlineconversion.com/percentcalc.htm

Answer 2

Percent error is measured in the formula:
(Predicted value - Actual Value)
--------------------------- x 100%
Actual Value
For more information:
http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/percentage-error.html

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

Thanks for the help

Answer 6

so you get it?

Answer 7

After doing the calculation I didnt get the answer they have