The mass of a chemical sample is quoted in a handbook as

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The mass of a chemical sample is quoted in a handbook as 5.245 g5.245\,\text{g}. A laboratory balance gives a reading of 5.24 g5.24\,\text{g}. Determine the percentage error in the balance reading, expressing your result in scientific notation and to the appropriate significant figures.

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