Question

complete the table.

	amount (inches)
predicted amount of rain	76
correct amount of rain	80
amount of error	4

what is the percent error in the meteorologists prediction?
%

Explanation:

Step1: Recall percent error formula

Percent Error = $\frac{\text{Amount of Error}}{\text{Correct Amount of Rain}} \times 100\%$

Step2: Substitute given values

$\frac{4}{80} \times 100\%$

Step3: Calculate the result

$0.05 \times 100\% = 5\%$

Answer:

5