Compare the following measurements by indicating which measurement has the smallest percentage of error. $\text { (A) } 412 \mathrm {~m} \text { or (B) } 20.1 \mathrm {~cm}$
A) Both measurements are equal.
B) The second measurement has a smaller percent of error.
C) The first measurement has a larger percent of error.
D) The first measurement has a smaller percent of error.

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The percentage of error in a measurement generally decreases as the magnitude of the measurement increases, assuming the absolute error remains constant. Therefore, a larger measurement like 412 m is likely to have a smaller percentage of error compared to a smaller measurement like 20.1 cm.

Compare the Following Measurements by Indicating Which Measurement Has the Smallest