The weight of a day-old chick was measured to be 0.21g. If the actual weight of the chick is 0.18g, what was the percentage error in the measurement?
-
A.
15.5% -
B.
18.2% -
C.
14.8% -
D.
16.7%
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
Actual weight = 0.18g
Error = 0.21g – 0.18g
= 0.03g
% error = (frac{0.03}{0.18} times 100%)
= 16.7%
There is an explanation video available below.