7.4.B.08 - Percent Error Problems – Exit Ticket
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Question 1
1.
The veterinarian weighed Oliver’s new puppy, Boaz, on a defective scale. He
weighed 36 pounds. However, Boaz weighs exactly 34.5 pounds. What is the percent
of error in measurement of the defective scale to the nearest tenth?
The veterinarian weighed Oliver’s new puppy, Boaz, on a defective scale. He
weighed 36 pounds. However, Boaz weighs exactly 34.5 pounds. What is the percent
of error in measurement of the defective scale to the nearest tenth?
10 points
10
Question 2
2.
Use the π key on a scientific or graphing calculator to compute the percent of
error of the approximation of pi, 3.14, to the value π. Show your steps, and
round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a percent.
Use the π key on a scientific or graphing calculator to compute the percent of
error of the approximation of pi, 3.14, to the value π. Show your steps, and
round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a percent.
10 points
10
Question 3
3.
Connor and Angie helped take attendance during their school’s practice fire
drill. If the actual count was between 77 and 89, inclusive, what is the most
the absolute error could be? What is the most the percent error could be? Round
your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.
Connor and Angie helped take attendance during their school’s practice fire
drill. If the actual count was between 77 and 89, inclusive, what is the most
the absolute error could be? What is the most the percent error could be? Round
your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.
From EngageNY.org of the New York State Education Department. Grade 7 Mathematics Module 4, Topic B, Lesson 8. Internet. Available from https://www.engageny.org/resource/grade-7-mathemat...; accessed 21/Jan/2016.