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Question 209312This question is from textbook Longman Mathematics for IGCSE book1
: What is the percentage error if I use a value of 3/1/7 for pie?
I know that this question had already been answered but I am still having a problem in this question. Therefore i request you to solve the question and send it to me as soon as possible. The answer should come 0.0402%.Thankyou.This question is from textbook Longman Mathematics for IGCSE book1

Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
we can calculate % difference at least 2 ways.
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(22/7 - pi) / pi = .0004025,,,or .04025 %
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note, used difference divided by correct answer
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another way is to just divide the two numbers,, and observe difference from 1
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(22/7) / pi = 1.0004025,,,,or a difference of .0004025 (or .04025 %) from 1
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either works
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