SOLUTION: James estimated the total cost of groceries to be $50. The actual cost of the groceries is $65. What is the percent error? Round your answer to the nearest whole percent.

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Question 1057891: James estimated the total cost of groceries to be $50. The actual cost of the groceries is $65.
What is the percent error?
Round your answer to the nearest whole percent.
Enter your answer in the box.
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Percent error = %28%28estimated_value+-+actual_value%29%2Factual_value%29+%2A+100

Percent error = %28%2850+-+65%29%2F65%29+%2A+100 = -23%