Question

In science class, Paul estimates the volume of a sample to be 37 mL. The actual volume of the sample is 39 mL. Find the percent error of Paul’s estimate. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
5.4%

2.0%

1.1%

5.1%

Answer 1

Answer:

the answer is 5.1%

Step-by-step explanation:

first you divide 37 by 39 to get .94871795

next you would subtract 1 by that number and you get

.05128205 which can be rounded to .051 or 5.1%