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CHM 101 Errors and Stoichiometry Objective Question

Question

How is percentage relative error calculated?
Options
A (Absolute error × true value) × 100
B (Absolute error / true value) × 100
Correct Answer
C (True value / absolute error) × 100
D (Measured value / true value) × 100
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

% relative error = |absolute error| / true value × 100.

Hint

The notes provide this formula.

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