The percent error is 10.76%
Further explanation:
Given
Estimated length = 7.2
Actual length = 6.5
Difference between original and estimated length = 7.2-6.5=0.7
The percentage of error is given by the formula:
[tex]Percentage\ Error=\frac{Difference\ between\ actual\ and\ estimated\ length}{actual\ length}*100\\=\frac{0.7}{6.5}*100\\=0.1076*100\\=10.76\%[/tex]
The percent error is 10.76%
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