Question

A number X is mistakenly divided by 10 instead of being multiplied by 10. What is the percentage error in the result?

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer:   A) -99%

Step-by-step explanation:

By mistake = x/10  

 

Actual value = x * 10  

 

% Change = 10x−x1010x×100 = 99100×100  = 99% (negative)

 

Since actual value is greater than the wrong value.