Question

michael thought that he could only run 5 laps around the track, but he was actually able to run 8 laps.
what was michaels percent error?
? %
round to the nearest percent.
percent error
$\frac{\text{prediction} - \text{actual}}{\text{actual}} \times 100$

Explanation:

Step1: Identify values

Prediction = 5, Actual = 8

Step2: Calculate error difference

$5 - 8 = -3$
Take absolute value: $|-3| = 3$

Step3: Apply percent error formula

$\frac{3}{8} \times 100 = 37.5$

Step4: Round to nearest percent

$37.5 \approx 38$

Answer:

38%