Question

A scale has a percent error of 6%. The scale reads the mass of a book as 600 g.

Which statement describes what the actual mass of the book could be?
O The actual mass of the book is either 300 g or 900 g.
O The actual mass of the book is either 564 g or 636 g.
O The actual mass of the book is either 594 g or 606 g.
O The actual mass of the book
either 550 g or 610 g.

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

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Answer 2

• The actual mass of the book is either 564 g or 636 g

Explanation:

6% error equals to:

• 600*0.06 = 36

600 g with 6% error is:

• 600 g ± 36 g = 564 g or 636 g

Correct option is B