Question

When the number 42 is misread as 24, what is the percentage error?

• A. 28%
• B. 18%
• C. 42.86%
• D. 55.34%

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 42.86%

Correct number = 42 and Incorrect number = 24 Error = 42-24 = 18 Error percentage = (18/42) x 100 = 42.86%