By comparing the percent error in all sample, the sample with least percent error is sample 2
Step-by-step explanation:
Percent error is calculated using the formula:
The percent error in each sample needs to be calculated to find the bottle with least percent error
<u>Percent Error for Sample 1:</u>
Amount on bottle = 14 ounces
Actual amount in bottle = 13.7 ounces
Putting the values in the formula
<u>Percent Error for Sample 2:</u>
Amount on bottle = 24 ounces
Actual amount in bottle = 24.4 ounces
Putting the values in the formula
<u>Percent Error for Sample 3:</u>
Amount on bottle = 25 ounces
Actual amount in bottle = 25.8 ounces
Putting the values in the formula
<u>Percent Error for Sample 4:</u>
Amount on bottle = 39 ounces
Actual amount in bottle = 40.2 ounces
Putting the values in the formula
By comparing the percent error in all sample, the sample with least percent error is sample 2
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