Bryan estimates the cost of a vacation to be $730. The actual cost of the vacation is $850. What is the percent error?

posader86

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2022-07-20

Bryan estimates the cost of a vacation to be $730. The actual cost of the vacation is $850. What is the percent error?

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dasse9

dasse9

Beginner2022-07-21Added 12 answers

First, calculate the error margin,
$850-$730=$120
Divide the error against actual cost,
$ 120 $ 850 = 0.14118
Multiply by 100% to find the percentage error,
0.14118 × 100 %
Thus, the percentage error is 14.118%

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