Rich added 26.2 milliliters of water

to a solution in science class. The

directions said to add 22.6 milliliters

of water. What was the percent error

(to the nearest hundredth percent) in

the amount of water Rich added?

A 13.74%

B 15.93%

C 16.79%

D 19.47%

Question

Brian Roth

30 December, 11:16

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Lyla Doyle · Answer 1

I got 15.929% because (26.2-22.6) / 22.6 then multiply by 100 so the correct answer is B. 15.93%

Rich added 26.2 milliliters of waterto a solution in science class. Thedirections said to add 22.6 millilitersof water. What was the percent error(to the nearest hundredth percent) inthe amount of water Rich added?A 13.74%B 15.93%C 16.79%D 19.47%