Math Problem Statement
State (a) the precision, (b) the accuracy, and (c) the greatest possible error of the following measurement number. 37 comma 0 overbar 00 tons Question content area bottom Part 1 (a) The measurement is precise to the nearest ▼ ton(s).
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Precision
Accuracy
Greatest Possible Error
Measurement
Formulas
Greatest Possible Error (GPE) = (1/2) * Precision
Theorems
Precision of a measurement determines its smallest measurable unit.
GPE represents the maximum difference between the measured and actual value.
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12
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