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A student measured the mass of a rock to be 19.8 grams; the actual mass was 18.6 grams. What was the student's percent deviation?

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    The formula for percent deviation is

    percent deviation = (measured - actual) : actual * 100

    Thus,

    Percent deviation = (19.8 g - 18.6 g) : 18.6 g * 100

    Percent deviation = 6.45%

    I hope I was able to answer your question. Have a nice day!
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