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  • Calculating Percent Error in Temperature Conversion: A Step-by-Step Guide
    Here's how to calculate the approximate percent error:

    1. Find the Correct Conversion:

    * The correct conversion of 20ºC to Fahrenheit is:

    * (20 * 9/5) + 32 = 68ºF

    2. Calculate the Error:

    * Error = |Incorrect Value - Correct Value|

    * Error = |64ºF - 68ºF| = 4ºF

    3. Calculate the Percent Error:

    * Percent Error = (Error / Correct Value) * 100%

    * Percent Error = (4ºF / 68ºF) * 100%

    * Percent Error ≈ 5.88%

    Therefore, the approximate percent error in the student's conversion is about 5.88%.

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