Andy estimated that he would need 72 feet of lumber for a tree house project. He later found that the actual amount of lumber needed was 61 feet. What was the percent error of Andy's estimation? A. 15.28%

B. 84.72%

C. 18.03%

D. 11%

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Lance Johnston

23 March, 00:51

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Nikhil Friedman · Answer 1

The percent error of Andy's estimation is 18.03%.

Kaylee · Answer 2

72x = 61

x = 61/72

x = 84.72%

100 - 84.72 = 15.28

Option A.

Andy estimated that he would need 72 feet of lumber for a tree house project. He later found that the actual amount of lumber needed was 61 feet. What was the percent error of Andy's estimation? A. 15.28%B. 84.72%C. 18.03%D. 11%