Find the Absolute and Relative Errors $- 1.5$ Inches
Relative Error $- 5.6 \%$

Multiple Choice

Find the absolute and relative errors.
-The length of the piece of fabric is 27 inches but you measure it as 25.5 inches.

A) absolute error: $- 1.5$ inches
relative error: $- 5.6 \%$

B) absolute error: $1.5$ inches
relative error: $5.6 \%$
C) absolute error: $- 1.5$ inches
relative error: $- 15 \%$

D) absolute error: $- 1.5$ inches
relative error: $- 5.9 \%$