A scale has a percent error of 5%. The actual mass of a rock is 258 g.Select from the drop-down menus to correctly complete the statement.The scale is likely to show the mass is either [Choose...] g or [Choose...] g.
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The scale is likely to show the mass is either 270.9g or 245.1gStep-by-step explanation:Actual mass = 258gPercent error = 5% = ±0.05Mass shown by scale = Actual mass*percent error[tex]Mass\ shown\ by\ scale=258*(\±0.05)\\Mass\ shown\ by\ scale=\±12.9g[/tex]Therefore,Mass shown by scale = 258+12.9 , Mass shown by scale = 258-12.9Mass shown by scale = 270.9g , Mass shown by scale = 245.1gThe scale is likely to show the mass is either 270.9g or 245.1gKeywords: error, percentageLearn more about percentages at:brainly.com/question/11286417brainly.com/question/11566221#LearnwithBrainly