The minimum and maximum possible measurements.
Answer to Problem 20PPE
The maximum weight of the patient is 162.5 lb and the minimum possible weight of the patient is 161.5 lb.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A doctor measures a patient’s weight as 162 lb to the nearest pound.
Calculation:
Measured weight is 162 lb.
As it is measured to the nearest pound, the greatest possible error is 0.5 lb.
Minimum possible weight of the patient = Measured weight − Possible Error
Maximum possible weight of the patient = Measured weight + Possible Error
The maximum weight of the patient is 162.5 lb and the minimum possible weight of the patient is 161.5 lb.
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