Question

Find the range of allowable values based on a measure of 130 inches if the values can vary by 1.4%.

Answer 1

Answer:

130 ± 1.82 inches i.e the range of the values is 128.18 inches to 131.82 inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

The range of values required here implies the values fall between the least and maximum values.

Since the values can vary by 1.4%, the range can be determined by:

1.4% of 130 = $\frac{1.4}{100}$ x 130

                  = 0.014 x 130

                  = 1.82

The addition or subtraction of 1.82 to/from 130 inches gives the required range.

i.e the range of allowable values = 130 ± 1.82 inches.

Thus,

130 - 1.82 = 128.18 inches

130 + 1.82 = 131.82 inches

The values falls between 128.18 inches to 131.82 inches.