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Addition and Subtraction with Scientific Notation — Unit test

Question 1 • TN-Mathematical Reasoning for Decision Making (Supplement)

What is the greatest possible error if Irina measured the length of her window as 3.35 feet?

Answer
A
0.5
B
0.05
C
0.005
D
0.0005

Explanation

The measurement 3.35 feet is given to the nearest hundredth of a foot, so the greatest possible error is half of 0.01 foot. Half of 0.01 is 0.005 feet, which is choice C.

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