Question

A number 3.625 is wrongly read as 3.265; find the percentage error

Answer 1

Error = true value - measured value

==> Error = 3.625 - 3.265

==> Error = 0.36

% Error = Relative Error × 100

==> 0.36 / 3.625 × 100

==> 0.09 × 100

==> 9%

Hence, The percentage error is 9%