A scientist weighs a sample of iron on Scale 1 and weighs a sample of mercury on
Scale 2.
Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements about the scales' accuracy.
Scale 1 is
oz off the actual weight of 100 oz.
%.
That is a percent error of
Scale 2 is
oz off the actual weight of 50 oz.
That is a percent error of
Scale 1
Measured
Weight
Actual
Weight
85 oz
100 az
Scale 2
Measured
Weight
47 oz
Actual
Weight
50 az
CLEAR
CHEC
%.
Because the weight on Scale 1 is
than the weight on Scale 2, each ounce of error results in a
percent error.