Question

A display for rolls of tape indicates that each roll contains 150

yards of tape.



A roll of duct tape is shown.
If the actual length of tape can vary by 2.5%
of that amount, what is the range for the length of tape on a roll?

Enter the correct answers in the boxes.
yard to yard

Answer 1

The range for the length of tape on a roll that contains 150 yards with a possible variance of 2.5% is 146.25 yards to 153.75 yards.

Step-by-step explanation:

If each roll of tape should contain 150 yards but can vary by 2.5%, we need to calculate the minimum and maximum lengths possible on a roll. First, let's determine what 2.5% of 150 yards is:

2.5% of 150 yards = 0.025 × 150 yards = 3.75 yards

Now, we calculate the range by subtracting and adding this variation to the expected length of 150 yards:

• Minimum length: 150 yards - 3.75 yards = 146.25 yards
• Maximum length: 150 yards + 3.75 yards = 153.75 yards

Therefore, the range for the length of tape on a roll is 146.25 yards to 153.75 yards.