Raul calculated that he would spend $125 on school supplies this year. He actually spent $87.50 on school supplies. What is Raul's percent of error?

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17 September, 02:16

Raul calculated that he would spend $125 on school supplies this year. He actually spent $87.50 on school supplies. What is Raul's percent of error?

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Cameron Norris · Answer 1

Raul spent less than he'd anticipated spending. To learn how much less, subtract $87.50 from the $125 budget figure. This "difference" is negative.

Next, divide this "difference" by $125. The correct result will be a negative decimal fraction. You must multiply this result by 100% to convert it to a percentage, as required.

Jayvon Mcmillan · Answer 2

87.5 is 70% of 125 so the percent of error is 30%