Question

One label on a package of bolts says that each bolt has a diameter of 0.55 inch. To be in the​ package, the percent error of the diameter must be less than 6​%. A test on the production line shows a bolt with a diameter of 0.52 inch. Should this bolt go into the​ package?

Answer 1

Answer:

If the bolt is .52, it is between .517 and .583, so it can go in the package.

Step-by-step explanation:

The first step is to determine what the error amount is

6% of .55

.06*.55 =.033

The bolt must be within .033 of .55

.55 - .033 = .517

.55 + .033 = .583

The bolt must be between .517 and .583 inches

If the bolt is .52, it is between .517 and .583, so it can go in the package.