SOLUTION: The true weight of a letter is 40 grams. If the scales read 46 grams, what is the percentage error in the reading on the scales?
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Question 908231: The true weight of a letter is 40 grams. If the scales read 46 grams, what is the percentage error in the reading on the scales?
Answer by JulietG(1812) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6 = 40x (6 is the amount off)
Divide each side by 40
6/40 = 1.15
The scale is 15% off
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