Question

Alan estimated that he would score 140 points the next time he bowled. He actually scored 152 points.

What was the percent error in Alan’s estimate? Round to the nearest tenth of a percent, if needed.

A.
6%

B.
7.9%

C.
8.6%

D.
12%

Answer 1

ok so first, you divide 140/152

Answer 2

then, you take the result and bump the decimal to the right 2 places

Answer 3

140/152 = 0.9210526315789474