Question

A machinist is allowed 1% tolerance on a shaft that measures 15 inches long. What is the amount of tolerance

Answer 1

Tolerance = 1% = 0.01 on a shaft of 15 in
Tolerance in inches = 15 x 0.01 =0.15 in
Since it' s a tolerance the acceptable error is either +0.15in or -0.15 in

Answer 2

0.15 inches.

Explanation:

We have been given that a machinist is allowed 1% tolerance on a shaft that measures 15 inches long.

The amount of tolerance would be 1% of 15 inches.

`\text{The amount of tolerance}=(1)/(100)* \text{15 inches}`

`\text{The amount of tolerance}=0.01* \text{15 inches}`

`\text{The amount of tolerance}=\text{0.15 inch}`

Therefore, the amount of tolerance is 0.15 inches.