To find the percent error, subtract the actual value from the estimated value and divide by the actual value. Then, multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
Percent error = (|Actual value - Estimated value| / Actual value) * 100
Substituting the given values into the formula:
Percent error = (|75 - 60| / 75) * 100
Percent error = (15 / 75) * 100
Percent error = 0.2 * 100 = 20%
Therefore, the percent error is 20%.
Krisha has a chocolate Labrador retriever named Sam. She believes her dog weighs 60 pounds. Sam’s actual weight is 75 pounds. Find the percent error. (
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