Question

A paper mill cuts posterboards that are 36 inches long a posterboard is acceptable if the percent error of its length is less than one. 5% what is the range of acceptable length show your work

Answer 1

The range of acceptable length is between 35.28 inches and 36.72 inches.

To calculate the range of acceptable length:

Lower bound: 36 in. - (36 in. x 0.05) = 35.28 in.

Upper bound: 36 in. + (36 in. x 0.05) = 36.72 in.