Question

Three measurements of 34.5m, 38.4m, and 35.3m are taken. If the accepted value of the measurement is 36.7m, what is the percent error for each measurement?
A. 5.99%, 4.63%, 3.81%
B. 5.09%, 4.06%, 3.08%
C. 5.55%, 4%, 3%

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

% error in 1

36.7-34.5/36.7*100=5.99%

% error in 2

38.4-36.7/36.7*100=4.63℅

% error in 3

36.7-35.3/36.7*100=3.81%