Find the percent error in each estimation. Round to the nearest percent.
You estimate that a building is
To find: The percent error in the estimation.
Answer to Problem 13P
13%
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Estimate for a building height is 20 m. It is actually 23 m tall.
Calculation:
The estimated height of building =20 m
Actual height of building =23 m
The percent error in the estimation is
Thus, percent error in the estimation is 13%.
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