Question

1. the label on a package of chicken nuggets states that 16 nuggets are in each package. when pouring out the bag, you find 18 nuggets. what is the percent error in the package? 3. a teacher in a speech class wants students to give a 5 - minute speech. the teacher will accept speeches that are between 4.5 minutes and 5.5 minutes. what is the percent error for the allowable speech times?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate absolute error (Q2)

$\text{Absolute Error} = |18 - 16| = 2$

Step2: Find percent error (Q2)

$\text{Percent Error} = \frac{2}{16} \times 100\% = 12.5\%$

Step3: Calculate max absolute error (Q3)

$\text{Max Absolute Error} = |5.5 - 5| = 0.5$

Step4: Find percent error (Q3)

$\text{Percent Error} = \frac{0.5}{5} \times 100\% = 10\%$

Answer:

1. The percent error for the chicken nugget package is 12.5%
2. The percent error for the allowable speech times is 10%