A factory that manufacturers school supplies will not sell any ruler whose actual length is more than 0.05% different than it's intended length. Determine the smallest possible length of a 12-inch ruler

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Fran Corpier asked Oct 27, 2022

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A factory that manufacturers school supplies will not sell any ruler whose actual length is more than 0.05% different than it's intended length.

Determine the smallest possible length of a 12-inch ruler that would meet this qualification. inches

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Fran Corpier asked Oct 27, 2022

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Answer: 11.994

Explanation:

0.05%(0.0005) x 12 = 0.006

12 - 0.006 = 11.994 inches

Astrochris answered Oct 31, 2022

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