Find the Absolute and Relative Errors

question 249

Multiple Choice

Find the absolute and relative errors.
-The length of the room is 12 feet but you measure it to be 12 feet and 5 inches.

• A)absolute error: -5 inches
• B)absolute error: 5 inches relative error: -3.5% relative error: 3.4%
• C)absolute error: 5 inches
• D)absolute error: 5 inches relative error: 3.5% relative error: 4.2%

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