Form 10: Percent Error - Real-World Applications
Solve real-world word problems involving percent error calculations. Analyze accuracy across everyday situations and practical scenarios.
Questions
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MultiChoice
A weather forecaster predicted 22 inches of snow, but actual snowfall was 20 inches. Calculate percent error.
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A runner estimated finishing a race in 40 minutes, but actual time was 50 minutes. Find percent error.
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A car odometer recorded 210 miles on a route officially measured at 200 miles. What is percent error?
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A carpenter estimated board length as 46 inches, but true length was 50 inches. Calculate percent error.
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An athletic team estimated scoring 30 points, but actually scored 24 points. Find percent error.
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A recipe called for 250 grams of sugar, but Chef added 260 grams. Determine percent error.
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A student guessed weight of pumpkin was 23 lbs, but actual weight was 20 lbs. Calculate percent error.
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A clock gained 12 seconds in 600 seconds. Find percent error in clock time.
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A teacher estimated 90 students in cafeteria, but counted 80. What is percent error?
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A gas tank was estimated to hold 16 gallons, but actually held 15 gallons. Calculate percent error.
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A survey predicted candidate getting 55% of votes, but candidate received 50%. Determine percent error.
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An author estimated book would have 250 pages, but final count was 290 pages. Find percent error.