Question

Brandon estimated that he would spend $35 on his ticket and snacks at a baseball game with his friends. Happily, he only spent $28. What is the percent error for Brandon's estimate?

Answer 1

the answer to this is 25%

Answer 2

25%

Explanation:

The percent error can be calculated using the formula:

(percent error) = [(|estimated value - actual value|) / actual value] x 100%

In this case, the estimated value is $35, and the actual value is $28. Therefore:

(percent error) = [(|35 - 28|) / 28] x 100%

(percent error) = (7 / 28) x 100%

(percent error) = 0.25 x 100%

(percent error) = 25%

Therefore, Brandon's estimate had a percent error of 25%.