Question

Melody wants to buy a present for her friend for her birthday. She wants to purchase a CD that costs $18. She thought she had $20 in her bank account, but she really has $16. What was her percent error?

Answer 1

Answer: Melody's percent error was 20%

Explanation:

20-16=4

4/20=1/5

Answer 2

Answer: 20%

Step-by-step explanation: $20-$16=$4. 4/20=1/5 or 20%.