Question

Marcus wanted to buy his mom a Christmas present and planned to spend $100. He ending up finding a really great present but actually had to pay $120.50. What was his percent of error? Show your work and explain your solution.

Answer 1

Yes the answer is this

Answer 2

Answer:

The percent of his error is 20.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

subtract 100 from 120.50 and then divide the answer by 100. Then move the decimal point two places to the right to get 20.5%.