5. A metal plate is supposed to be 15.75 cm long but after it is cut, it measures 15.71 cm. Determine the relative error rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent.

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5. A metal plate is supposed to be 15.75 cm
long but after it is cut, it measures 15.71 cm.
Determine the relative error rounded to the
nearest tenth of a percent.
Transcribed Image Text:5. A metal plate is supposed to be 15.75 cm long but after it is cut, it measures 15.71 cm. Determine the relative error rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent.
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