Three students weigh a 10.2mg copper sample in a Chemistry lab. Which student was the most accurate? (all in mg) Brad: 10.1 Brandon: 10.23 Meagan: 10

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Barryred · Answer 1 · 2022-09-08T22:44:54+0000

Answer:

Brandon's measurement

Explanation:

Simply subtract each persons result from the actual sample size:

Brad: 10.2 - 10.1 = 0.1mg away

Brandon: 10.23 - 10.2 = -0.03, so 0.03mg away

Meagan: 10.2 - 10 = 0.2mg away

Brandon's measurement was closest.

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