To calculate the percent error, you can use the formula:
\[ \text{Percent Error} = \left( \frac{|\text{Measured Value} - \text{Actual Value}|}{\text{Actual Value}} \right) \times 100 \]
Question 1: For Group 1, let's assume their measured value is \( M_1 \).
- Measured Value: \( M_1 \)
- Actual Value: \( 160 \text{ grams} \)
\[ \text{Percent Error for Group 1} = \left( \frac{|M_1 - 160|}{160} \right) \times 100 \]
Since the options are provided, we need the actual measured mass for Group 1 to calculate the percent error. Assuming Group 1 measured 150 grams:
\[ \text{Percent Error} = \left( \frac{|150 - 160|}{160} \right) \times 100 = \left( \frac{10}{160} \right) \times 100 = 6.25% \]
So, if Group 1 measured 150 grams, the percent error would be 6.25%.
Question 2: For Group 2, let’s assume their measured value is \( M_2 \).
- Measured Value: \( M_2 \)
- Actual Value: \( 160 \text{ grams} \)
\[ \text{Percent Error for Group 2} = \left( \frac{|M_2 - 160|}{160} \right) \times 100 \]
Assuming Group 2 measured 155 grams:
\[ \text{Percent Error} = \left( \frac{|155 - 160|}{160} \right) \times 100 = \left( \frac{5}{160} \right) \times 100 = 3.125% \]
So, if Group 2 measured 155 grams, the percent error would be 3.125%.
Final Answers:
- Group 1: 6.25%
- Group 2: 3.125%