Question

Henry's Butcher Shop uses an electronic scale that measures to 1/100 of a pound. Which is the most accurate measurement based on the limitations of the scale that might be found on a package of meat sold by Henry?

A) 3 pounds and 1 ounce
B) 3.16 pounds
C) 3.161 pounds
D) 3.1611 pounds

Answer 1

B) 3.16 pounds, since two decimal places would indicate the usage of the hundredths place.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Option B is the answer.

Explanation:

Option A). 3 pounds and 1 ounce

It's not valid because electronic scale can measure 1/100th part of a pound and the weight given is the measurement of a scale that can measure up-to 1/10 part of a pound.

Option B) 3.16 pounds is the answer.

Option C). 3.161 pounds

not true because this weight can be measured by a scale which can measure to 1/1000 of a pound.

Option D). 3.1611 pounds

not true because this measurement can be done with a scale which measure to 1/10000 of a pound.