Question

Problem ID: PRA3VP4 The veterinarian weighed Oliver's new puppy, Boaz, on a defective scale. He weighed 36 pounds. However, Boaz weighs exactly 34.5 pounds. What is the percent of error in measurement of the defective scale to the nearest tenth? Do not include units, %, in your answer. Modified

Answer 1

Answer: 4.1%

Explanation:

Given data:

Measure value ( actual) = 36 pounds

Expected value = 34.5 pounds

Solution:

Percentage error = Actual value - expected value / expected value * 100

= 36 - 34.6 / 34.6 * 100

= 1.4/34.6 * 100

= 0.041 * 100

= 4.1

The percentage error is 4.1%