Judy thought she spent $140 on pet accessories during the year. when she looked at all her receipts, she found she actually spent $112. what was the percent error between the actual amount she spent and her estimate

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Kyle Walsh

4 January, 18:27

Judy thought she spent $140 on pet accessories during the year. when she looked at all her receipts, she found she actually spent $112. what was the percent error between the actual amount she spent and her estimate

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Axel Choi · Answer 1

Percent error = (incorrect amount - correct amount) / (correct amount) * 100

percent error = (140 - 112) / (112) * 100 =

= 28/112 * 100 = 0.25 * 100 = 25%