Question

Lincoln estimates the height of a tree. Lincoln's estimate has a 6% error.

The actual height of the tree is 17 feet. What could be Lincoln's estimate?
Choose all the correct answers.
A 11
B 15.98
C 18.02
D 16.94
E 23

Answer 1

Answer: B, C and D

Explained:

17 * .06 = 1.02

So 15.98 - 18.02 are all within Lincoln’s estimate and error rate.

B, C and D are all within the 6% error rate. So the answers are B, C and D.