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QuizMultiple Choice
Precision in Measurement
Question 5 • TX-Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
According to the instruction manual, Sam's camera screen is 2.7 inches long. He measured its length using the two rulers shown. Which is true about the accuracy and precision of the rulers?
Answer
A
The measurement found using Ruler 1 is more accurate and more precise.B
The measurement found using Ruler 2 is more accurate and more precise.C
The measurement found using Ruler 1 is more accurate but less precise.D
The measurement found using Ruler 1 is more precise but less accurate.