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A coin dealer estimates that a coin in his collection is worth $850 but he actually sells it for $1190. Find the percent error. ____%

 Dec 17, 2015
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A coin dealer estimates that a coin in his collection is worth $850 but he actually sells it for $1190. Find the percent error. ____%

 

1190/850=1.4 - 1=.40 X 100=40%, or undervalued the coin by:

1190 - 850=$340

$340/$850=40% Percent of his error.

 Dec 17, 2015

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