Question

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​

Answer 1

Answer: 11.994

Explanation:

0.05%(0.0005) x 12 = 0.006

12 - 0.006 = 11.994 inches