Math Problem Statement

A number, x, rounded to 2 decimal places is 7.19. Write down the error interval for x.

Solution

To find the error interval for a number xx rounded to 2 decimal places as 7.19, we need to determine the range within which the true value of xx could lie before it was rounded.

When a number is rounded to 2 decimal places, the rounding error can go up to ±0.005. Therefore, the error interval for xx is calculated as follows:

  1. Lower bound: 7.190.005=7.1857.19 - 0.005 = 7.185
  2. Upper bound: 7.19+0.005=7.1957.19 + 0.005 = 7.195

Thus, the error interval for xx is: 7.185x<7.1957.185 \leq x < 7.195

This means the true value of xx lies somewhere in this range.

Would you like more details on error intervals or have any questions?

Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. What is the error interval for a number rounded to 2 decimal places as 5.47?
  2. How would you determine the error interval if a number is rounded to 1 decimal place?
  3. What is the error interval for a number rounded to the nearest integer of 12?
  4. Can you explain the difference between an inclusive and exclusive bound in an interval?
  5. If a number yy is rounded to 3 decimal places as 8.123, what is the error interval?

Tip: Remember that for numbers rounded to nn decimal places, the rounding error is ±0.5 in the nn-th decimal place.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rounding
Error Interval
Inequality

Formulas

Error interval: rounded value ± half the rounding unit

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9