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You estimate that a baby pig weighs 20 pounds. The actual weight of the baby pig is 16 pounds. Find the percent error.

You estimate that a baby pig weighs 20 pounds. The actual weight of the baby pig is 16 pounds. Find the percent error.
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You estimate that a baby pig weighs 20 pounds. The actual weight of the baby pig is 16 pounds. Find the percent error.

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The percent error is 5% because 4 id 1/5 of 20, therefore it is 5%
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you round up if the number is bigger then 5 and the number stays the same if it's smaller then 5
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