Question

1. the label on a package of fish sticks states that there are 48 sticks in each package. when pouring out the bag, you find 45 fish sticks. what is the percent error in the package?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate absolute error

$|48 - 45| = 3$

Step2: Divide by expected value

$\frac{3}{48} = 0.0625$

Step3: Convert to percentage

$0.0625 \times 100 = 6.25$

Answer:

6.25%