You are testing two scales for accuracy by weighing two different objects. Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements about the scales' accuracy.

Because the object on scale 1 weighs more than the object on scale 2, each pound of error results in a lesser percent error. Scale 1 was 10 pounds off and scale 2 was 3 pounds off, so scale 1 was 10% off and scale 2 was 12% off.

The object on scale 1 weighs 100 pounds and the object on scale 2 weighs 25 pounds so the object on scale 1 weighs more than scale 2.

Scale 1 error margin:                                            Scale 2 error margin:

= Actual weight - measured weight                    = 25 - 22

= 100 - 90                                                              = 3 pounds

= 10 pounds

Scale 1 error percentage:                                     Scale 2 error percentage:

= Error margin/ Actual weight                              = 3/25

= 10/100                                                                 = 12%

= 10%

Scale 1 object has less percent error.