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8 November, 23:43

Andy estimated that he would need 72 feet of lumber for a tree house project. He later found that the actual amount of lumber needed was 61 feet. What was the percent error of Andy's estimation? A. 15.28%

B. 84.72%

C. 18.03%

D. 11%

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  1. 8 November, 23:44
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    The percent error of Andy's estimation is 18.03%.
  2. 8 November, 23:56
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    72x = 61

    x = 61/72

    x = 84.72%

    100 - 84.72 = 15.28

    Option A.
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