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OpenStudy (nuccioreggie):
Erika calculated that she would spend $115 on school supplies this year. She actually spent $82.50 on school supplies. What is Erika’s percent of error?
28.3%
2.8%
39.4%
32.5%
OpenStudy (anonymous):
D) 32.5%
OpenStudy (nuccioreggie):
What is Erika’s percent of error?
OpenStudy (destanie_98):
First you need to answer this question:
82.5 is what percent of 115?
Then you need to subtract what you get from 100.
Here's a good site for percentages:
http://www.onlineconversion.com/percentcalc.htm
Hope this helps! :)
OpenStudy (destanie_98):
Its 28.3
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
but if u subtract 82.50 from 115 you get 32.5 @Destanie_98
OpenStudy (nuccioreggie):
So wats the answer?
OpenStudy (destanie_98):
you are supposed to figure out 82.5 is what percent of 115 then you subtract 100
OpenStudy (destanie_98):
you don't subtract 82.5 and 115
OpenStudy (nuccioreggie):
Slo its A?
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OpenStudy (destanie_98):
yes
OpenStudy (nuccioreggie):
No your wrong
OpenStudy (destanie_98):
i checked it over and i checked with my teacher because i just had the same question like a couple days ago soooooo sorry