SOLUTION: An electrical resistor is rated at 4,550 Ohms with a tolerance of 8%. What are its tolerance limits? I tried .08*4550=364+4550=4914 Ohms. My teacher says its wrong.

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Question 150272: An electrical resistor is rated at 4,550 Ohms with a tolerance of 8%. What are its tolerance limits?
I tried .08*4550=364+4550=4914 Ohms. My teacher says its wrong.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you found the upper limit; what about the lower limit?

there is a tolerance "band" __ lower to 4914