Math Problem Statement

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

Solution

To determine the error interval for xx, given that xx is rounded to two decimal places as 7.197.19:

  1. The rounding to two decimal places means xx could be slightly less than 7.197.19 or slightly greater than 7.197.19, but still rounds to 7.197.19.
  2. The range of xx is defined by the halfway points between 7.197.19 and its nearest two decimal neighbors (7.187.18 and 7.207.20).

Calculation:

  • The lower bound: 7.1857.185
  • The upper bound: 7.1957.195 (not inclusive).

Error interval:

7.185x<7.1957.185 \leq x < 7.195

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How do you calculate error intervals for a number rounded to the nearest whole number?
  2. What would be the error interval for a number rounded to one decimal place as 5.45.4?
  3. Why is the upper bound in the interval not inclusive?
  4. How does the size of the rounding place affect the width of the error interval?
  5. Can an error interval contain numbers that do not round to the specified rounded value?

Tip: When working with rounding and error intervals, always identify the precision (decimal places) and boundaries clearly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rounding
Error Intervals
Inequalities

Formulas

Error Interval: lower bound <= x < upper bound

Theorems

Rounding Theorem: A number rounded to n decimal places lies within half a unit of the least significant digit.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9