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A toolmaker is making a part that must have a diameter of 2.5 centimeters with an absolute error of 0.0025 centimeter. What is the minimum possible diameter that this part can have? A. 0.00625 cm B. 2.
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A toolmaker is making a part that must have a diameter of 2.5 centimeters with an absolute error of 0.0025 centimeter. What is the minimum possible diameter that this part can have?

A. 0.00625 cm
B. 2.4975
C. 2.5025 cm
D. 1000 cm

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absolute error of 0.0025 cm" means that you can add or subtract that amount from the desired diameter of 2.5. The minimum would occur when you subtract:

2.5 - 0.0025 = 2.4975

answer B.
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