Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Percentages

Question:

A line of length 1.5 meters was measured as 1.55 meters by mistake. What will be the value of error percent?

Options:

0.05%

3\(\frac{7}{31}\)%

3\(\frac{1}{3}\)%

0.5%

Correct Answer:

3\(\frac{1}{3}\)%

Explanation:

Actual    :   Wrong

  1.50    :     1.55   =    0.05 (difference)

Error Percent: \(\frac{0.05}{1.50}\) × 100 = 3\(\frac{1}{3}\)%