SOLUTION: the directions say... "find the precision for each measurement"
so here is the problem: 7 1/4 inches
what is the precision?? help, please!!!!!!!
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Question 484564: the directions say... "find the precision for each measurement"
so here is the problem: 7 1/4 inches
what is the precision?? help, please!!!!!!!
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Nearest 
inch.
When you say that something measures 
inch you are only guaranteeing that the actual measurement is 
and 
because anything inside of that range is reported as .
Compare this to reporting that the measurement is 
. Here the precision is nearest 
because you are guaranteeing that the actual measure is 
and 
. MUCH tighter.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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