SOLUTION: A sprinter is reported to have ran 100m in 9.8 seconds. If each of these measurements is liable to a 2% error, calculate the limits within which his speed lies.

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Question 1198852: A sprinter is reported to have ran 100m in 9.8 seconds. If each of these measurements is liable to a 2% error, calculate the limits within which his speed lies.
Answer by ikleyn(52756) About Me  (Show Source):
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The speed is between  %28100%2A%281-0.02%29%29%2F%289.8%2A%281%2B0.02%29%29  and  %28100%2A%281%2B0.02%29%29%2F%289.8%2A1-0.02%29 .


To get the numbers, use your calculator.


The formulas itself are self-explanatory.