Question

Christina estimates that she will spend $250 on new summer clothes. She actually spent $350. what is the percent error? Round to the nearest whole percent.

Answer 1

Answer:

29%

Step-by-step explanation:

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• Christina estimates that she will spend $250.
• She actually spent $350.

The percentage error refers to the percentage that represents the difference, so, first we can divide 250 by 350, that will give us the percentage that represents 250.

$\frac{250}{350}= 0.71$

Then, we multiply by 100

$0.71 \times 100= 71\%$

Now, we subtract

$100\% - 71\%=29\%$

Therefore, the percentage error is 29%, that is, she missed her estimation by a 29%.

Answer 2

Answer:

60%

Step-by-step explanation:

250÷350=0.6 which is equal to 60%