The actual amount of snowfall is 4.2 inches.
Percent error is the difference between estimated value and the actual value in comparison to the actual value and is expressed as a percentage.
Expected amount: 3 inches.
Actual amount: x inches.
Percentage error = (x- 3)/3 *100%
40= (x- 3)/3 *100%
0.4*3= x-3
1.2 = x-3
x= 4.2 inches.
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