It was estimated that 250 people would attend the movie, but 255 people actually attended. What is the percent error, to the nearest percent, of the estimate? Enter the answer in the box.
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To find the percent error, we need to find the difference between the estimated value and the actual value, divide it by the estimated value, and multiply by 100.
Difference = Actual value - Estimated value
Difference = 255 - 250
Difference = 5
Percent Error = (Difference / Estimated Value) * 100
Percent Error = (5 / 250) * 100
Percent Error = 0.02 * 100
Percent Error = 2
Therefore, the percent error is 2%.