Question

Anthony misread an angle as 28° instead of the actual 32°. What is the percent error for his original measurement?

a. 14.3%
b. 12.5%
c. 10.0%
d. 8.7%

Answer 1

To find the percent error for Anthony's original measurement, subtract the measured angle from the actual angle, divide by the actual angle, and multiply by 100. The percent error for Anthony's original measurement is 12.5%.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the percent error for Anthony's original measurement, we need to calculate the difference between the actual angle and the measured angle, divide it by the actual angle, and then multiply by 100. In this case, the actual angle is 32° and the measured angle is 28°.

The difference between the actual angle and the measured angle is 32° - 28° = 4°. Then, we divide 4° by 32° and multiply by 100:

Percent error = (4° / 32°) * 100 = 12.5%

Therefore, the percent error for Anthony's original measurement is 12.5%.