Question

#1 Jo estimates that a piece of ribbon measures 8.5 inches. If it actually measures 7.8 inches, what is the percent error of Jo’s estimate? *

Answer 1

Answer:

8.97 %

Step-by-step explanation:

error is 8.5 - 7.8 inches = 0.7 inches

now

x % of 7.8  = 0.7

7.8x/100 = 0.7

x = 70/7.8 %

= 8.97 %

Answer 2

Answer:

Jo's estimate was 109% the actual answer

Step-by-step explanation:

109% of 7.8 is 8.502, round up to 8.5

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