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Rounding Errors
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Total cards: 7•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What is an absolute error
Back (Answer)
The actual mathematical difference between the answer and the approximation.
#2
Front (Question)
Will an absolute error always be positive
Back (Answer)
Yes
#3
Front (Question)
When could you apply an absolute measure
Back (Answer)
To decide whether the number is accurate enough
#4
Front (Question)
What is a relative error
Back (Answer)
The ratio of the absolute error and the number you are trying to represent
#5
Front (Question)
What does a relative error do
Back (Answer)
Compares the actual result to the expected result
#6
Front (Question)
Equation for relative number
Back (Answer)
Absolute error / Number intended to be stored
#7
Front (Question)
How can you make a relative error a percentage
Back (Answer)
Multiplying it by 100