Question

the actual weight of a bag of apples is 32 ounces, but the listed weight is 24 ounces. what percent is the measurement error of the actual weight? find the measurement error by finding the difference between the actual weight and the listed weight. remember, measurement error is always a positive value. the measurement error is (square) ounces.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate absolute measurement error

$|32 - 24| = 8$ ounces

Step2: Calculate percent measurement error

$\frac{8}{32} \times 100\% = 25\%$

Answer:

The absolute measurement error is 8 ounces, and the percent measurement error is 25%.