Question

I’m confused on what the actual equation is because I keep getting it wrong. %error= measured-actual/actual x 100%

Answer 1

2.43%

Step-by-step explanation:

If want to determine the percent error, you need to use the following equation:

| measured value - actual value |
Percent Error = --------------------------------------------------- x 100%
actual value

The actual value is the standard definition value. The measured value is the value found through experimentation. It is important not to forget the take the absolute value of the numerator.

In this case, the actual value is 947 mL and the measured value is 924 mL.

| 924 mL - 947 mL |
Percent Error = ------------------------------- x 100%
947 mL

| -23 mL |
Percent Error = ------------------ x 100%
947 mL

23 mL
Percent Error = ------------------ x 100%
947 mL

Percent Error = 2.43%