The percent error is 13.33%
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
Estimated amount of marbles in the jar = 68
Actual number of marbles in the jar =- 60
To Find:
The percent error = ?
Solution:
The Percentage error = [tex]\frac{Estimated amount - actual amount}{actual amount} \times 100[/tex]
On Substituting the values in the formula
The Percentage error =[tex]\frac{68 -60}{60} \times 100[/tex]
The Percentage error = [tex]\frac{8}{60} \times 100[/tex]
The Percentage error =[tex]0.1333\times 100[/tex]
The Percentage error =13.33%
