Question

the actual weight of a bag of apples is 40 ounces, but the listed weight is 34 ounces. what percent is the measurement error of the actual weight? finish labeling the double number line with the measurement error and percent error to represent this problem. let k represent the percent error. ounces 0 40 0% 100% 40 k 6 34

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate measurement error

$34 - 40 = -6$ ounces

Step2: Calculate percent error $k$

$k = \frac{-6}{40} \times 100\% = -15\%$

Step3: Match values to number line

The ounces line blank corresponds to the listed weight (34 ounces). The percent line blank corresponds to the percent error ($-15\%$, represented by $k$).

Answer:

• Ounces line blank: 34
• Percent line blank: $k$