George measured the capacity of a cardboard box as 400 in3. The true capacity of the cardboard box is 450 in3.

What is the percent error in George’s measurement? If necessary, round to the nearest percent.

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George measured the capacity of a cardboard box as 400 in3. The true capacity of the cardboard box is 450 in3.
 
What is the percent error in George’s measurement? If necessary, round to the nearest percent.

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

what is the difference in the two values? ie how far apart are they?

anonymous · Answer

50 right?

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

yes, 450 - 400 = 50

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

divide that difference by the true measurement

50/450 = ??

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

@jim_thompson5910

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

roughly 0.1111, yes

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

multiply 0.1111 by 100 to turn it into a percentage

0.1111*100 = 11.11%

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

so George is off by roughly 11.11%

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

oh " If necessary, round to the nearest percent."

so 11.11% turns into 11%

anonymous · Answer

thank you  if i have anymore question i will tag you  :)