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8 July, 18:53

A rancher estimates the weight of the bull to be 2100 lb. The actual weight of the bull is 2400 lb.

Find the percent error.

A. 8.5%

B. 9.5%

C. 12.5%

D. 14.3%

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  1. 8 July, 19:42
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    C. 12.5%

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Percent error = (actual weight - estimate) / actual * 100 percent

    = (2400-2100) / 2400 * 100 percent

    =300/2400 * 100 percent

    = 1/8 * 100 percent

    =.125 * 100 percent

    = 12.5 percent
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