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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-> 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!!!!!!!
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