Question

A micrometer reading for a part is 7.57.5 in. The specifications call for a dimension of 7.59 in.7.59 in. Which is​ larger, the micrometer reading or the​ specification?

Answer 1

the dimension called by the specification is larger

Explanation:

Data provided in the question:

micrometer reading = 7.5 in

Dimension called by the specifications = 7.59 in

Now,

Subtracting the Micrometer reading from the dimension called by specification , we get

7.59

- 7.5

--------

0.09

since, the result is positive thus,

the dimension called by the specification is larger