Question

Maya estimates that the wait time for her favorite roller coaster is 35 minutes. The actual wait time is 55.5 minutes. What is the percent error of Maya's estimate? Round the percent to the nearest tenth if necessary.

Answer 1

36.9%

Explanation:

The formula for Percent Error =

[|Approximate value - Actual value|/ Actual value ] × 100

Approximate value = 35 minutes

Actual value = 55.5 minutes

Percent Error =[ |35 - 55.5|/55.5] × 100

Percent Error = |-20.5|/55.5 × 100

Percent Error = 20.5/55.5 × 100

Percent Error = 36.936936937%

Approximately to the nearest tenth = 36.9%