To find the percent error, we need to find the difference between the predicted amount and the actual amount sold, and then divide that by the predicted amount. Then, we multiply by 100 to get a percentage.
The predicted amount is 250 bags and the actual amount sold is 266 bags.
The difference is 266 - 250 = 16.
To get the percent error, we divide the difference by the predicted amount: 16 / 250 = 0.064.
Multiplying 0.064 by 100 gives us 6.4%. Rounding to the nearest whole number, the percent error is 6%. Answer: \boxed{6}.
A photography club would like to raise money for a local health organization by selling popcorn. The club predicts they need to sell 250 bags of popcorn to reach their goal. At the end of the fundraiser, they sold 266 bags of popcorn and met their goal. What is the percent error? Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
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