The learner will find the relative error of measurement numbers rounded to the correct number of significant digits.

Relative Error Set 1

Find the relative error of 125 ft. Round to the correct number of significant digits.
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Relative Error Set 1

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Find the relative error of 125 ft. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Correct Answer

0.400%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 125 feet is 0.5 feet.

Since the accuracy of 125 feet is 3, the relative error should have an accuracy of 3.

Relative error = 0.5 feet over 125 feet×100%

0.004 ×100% =0.400%

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Relative Error Set 1

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Find the relative error of 125 ft. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

0.400%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 125 feet is 0.5 feet.

Since the accuracy of 125 feet is 3, the relative error should have an accuracy of 3.

Relative error = 0.5 feet over 125 feet×100%

0.004 ×100% =0.400%

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Relative Error Set 1

Find the relative error of 130 m. Round to the correct number of significant digits.
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Relative Error Set 1

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Find the relative error of 130 m. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Correct Answer

3.8%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 130 meters is 5 meters.

Since the accuracy of 130 meters is 2, the relative error should have an accuracy of 2.

Relative error = 5 m over 130m×100%

0.0038 ×100%=3.8%

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Relative Error Set 1

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Find the relative error of 130 m. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

3.8%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 130 meters is 5 meters.

Since the accuracy of 130 meters is 2, the relative error should have an accuracy of 2.

Relative error = 5 m over 130m×100%

0.0038 ×100%=3.8%

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Relative Error Set 1

Find the relative error of 12 pounds. Round to the correct number of significant digits.
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Relative Error Set 1

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Find the relative error of 12 pounds. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Correct Answer

4.2%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 12 pounds is 0.5 pounds.

Since the accuracy of 12 pounds is 2, the relative error should have an accuracy of 2.

Relative error = 0.5 lb over 12 lb×100%

0.042 ×100%=4.2%

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Relative Error Set 1

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Find the relative error of 12 pounds. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

4.2%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 12 pounds is 0.5 pounds.

Since the accuracy of 12 pounds is 2, the relative error should have an accuracy of 2.

Relative error = 0.5 lb over 12 lb×100%

0.042 ×100%=4.2%

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Relative Error Set 1

Find the relative error of 410 cm. Round to the correct number of significant digits.
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Relative Error Set 1

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Find the relative error of 410 cm. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Correct Answer

1.2%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 410 centimeters is 5 centimeters.

Since the accuracy of 410 centimeters is 2, the relative error should have an accuracy of 2.

Relative error = 5 cm over 410 cm ×100%

0.012 ×100%=1.2%

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Relative Error Set 1

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Find the relative error of 410 cm. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

1.2%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 410 centimeters is 5 centimeters.

Since the accuracy of 410 centimeters is 2, the relative error should have an accuracy of 2.

Relative error = 5 cm over 410 cm ×100%

0.012 ×100%=1.2%

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Relative Error Set 1

Find the relative error of 40.2 ft. Round to the correct number of significant digits.
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Relative Error Set 1

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Find the relative error of 40.2 ft. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Correct Answer

0.124%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 40.2 feet is 0.05 feet. 

Since the accuracy of 40.2 feet is 3, the relative error should have an accuracy of 3.

Relative error = 0.05 ft over 40.2 ft ×100%

0.0124 ×100% = 0.124%

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Find the relative error of 40.2 ft. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

0.124%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 40.2 feet is 0.05 feet. 

Since the accuracy of 40.2 feet is 3, the relative error should have an accuracy of 3.

Relative error = 0.05 ft over 40.2 ft ×100%

0.0124 ×100% = 0.124%

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Relative Error Set 1

Find the relative error of 3000 miles. Round to the correct number of significant digits.
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Find the relative error of 3000 miles. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Correct Answer

20%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 3000 miles is 500 miles.

Since the accuracy of 3000 miles is 1, the relative error should have an accuracy of 1.

Relative error = 500 mi over 3000 mi ×100%

2×100%=20%

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Incorrect

Find the relative error of 3000 miles. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

20%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 3000 miles is 500 miles.

Since the accuracy of 3000 miles is 1, the relative error should have an accuracy of 1.

Relative error = 500 mi over 3000 mi ×100%

2×100%=20%

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Relative Error Set 1

Find the relative error of 0.036 seconds. Round to the correct number of significant digits.
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Find the relative error of 0.036 seconds. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Correct Answer

1.4%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 0.036 seconds is 0.0005 seconds.

Since the accuracy of 0.036 seconds is 2, the relative error should have an accuracy of 2.

Relative error = 0.0005 sec times×100%

14 ×100%=1.4%

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Incorrect

Find the relative error of 0.036 seconds. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

1.4%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 0.036 seconds is 0.0005 seconds.

Since the accuracy of 0.036 seconds is 2, the relative error should have an accuracy of 2.

Relative error = 0.0005 sec times×100%

14 ×100%=1.4%

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Relative Error Set 1

Find the relative error of 2500 km. Round to the correct number of significant digits.
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Find the relative error of 2500 km. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Correct Answer

2.0%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 2500 kilometers is 50 kilometers.

Since the accuracy of 2500 kilometers is 2, the relative error should have an accuracy of 2.

Relative error = 50 km over 2500 km×100%

0.0002 ×100%=2.0%

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Relative Error Set 1

Incorrect

Find the relative error of 2500 km. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

2.0%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 2500 kilometers is 50 kilometers.

Since the accuracy of 2500 kilometers is 2, the relative error should have an accuracy of 2.

Relative error = 50 km over 2500 km×100%

0.0002 ×100%=2.0%

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Find the relative error of 3 inches. Round to the correct number of significant digits.
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Relative Error Set 1

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Find the relative error of 3 inches. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Correct Answer

20%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 3 inches is 0.5 inches.

Since the accuracy of 3 inches is 1, the relative error should have an accuracy of 1.

Relative error = 0.5 in over 3 in×100%

0.02 ×100%=0.2%

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Incorrect

Find the relative error of 3 inches. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

20%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 3 inches is 0.5 inches.

Since the accuracy of 3 inches is 1, the relative error should have an accuracy of 1.

Relative error = 0.5 in over 3 in×100%

0.02 ×100%=0.2%

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Relative Error Set 1

Find the relative error of 33.2 kg. Round to the correct number of significant digits.
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Relative Error Set 1

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Find the relative error of 33.2 kg. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Correct Answer

0.151%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 33.2 kilograms is 0.05 kilograms.

Since the accuracy of 33.2 kilograms is 3, the relative error should have an accuracy of 3.

Relative error = 0.05 kg over 33.2 kg×100%

0.015 ×100%=0.150%

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Relative Error Set 1

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Find the relative error of 33.2 kg. Round to the correct number of significant digits.

Your Answer

Correct Answer

0.151%

Explanation:

The greatest possible error for 33.2 kilograms is 0.05 kilograms.

Since the accuracy of 33.2 kilograms is 3, the relative error should have an accuracy of 3.

Relative error = 0.05 kg over 33.2 kg×100%

0.015 ×100%=0.150%

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