A student measure the length of a bookshelf at 150 cm the actual length of the bookshelf is 160 cm what is the percent error in the students measurement
To calculate the percent error, we need to find the absolute value of the difference between the measured length and the actual length, divide it by the actual length, and then multiply by 100.
Percent error = (|Measured Length - Actual Length| / Actual Length) * 100
In this case:
Measured Length = 150 cm
Actual Length = 160 cm
Now, let's calculate the percent error:
Percent error = (|150 cm - 160 cm| / 160 cm) * 100
Percent error = (|-10 cm| / 160 cm) * 100
Percent error = (10 cm / 160 cm) * 100
Percent error = 0.0625 * 100
Percent error = 6.25%
Therefore, the percent error in the student's measurement is 6.25%.