Question

Write a word problem that can be solved by ordering three decimals to thousandths include a solution

Answer 1

If I have a bolt that has a diameter of 1.125 inches and a hole that's 1.300 inches with a tolerance of +/- 0.025 inches, what's the larger even tolerance I can have on the bolt to ensure it will pass through the hole? Answer: +/- 0.150 inches.