A student divided a number by 10 instead of multiplying it by 10. What is the percentage error? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A student divided a number by 10 instead of multiplying it by 10. What is the percentage error?
A. 95%
B. 90%
C. 99%
D. 100%
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
True = 10x. False = 0.1x. Error = 9.9x. % Error = (9.9 / 10) * 100 = 99%.

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