Question 6
Ratio, Percentages and RatesA piece of cloth was measured as 6.10m. If the actual length of the cloth is 6.35m, find the percentage error, correct to 2 decimal places.
- A.3.05%
- B.3.94%
- C.15.00%
- D.25.00%
- E.39.30%.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (3.94%)
Explanation
Error = 6.35 − 6.10 = 0.25 m. Percentage error = 0.25/6.35 × 100% ≈ 3.94%.