Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Limits of accuracy

Limits of accuracy — practice question

A box has mass $1.7\text{ kg}$, rounded to the nearest $0.1\text{ kg}$.
(a)[1]

State the lower bound for the mass of the box.

(b)[2]

The box contains $100$ jars. Each jar has mass $140$ grams, correct to the nearest $10$ grams. Calculate the lower bound of the combined mass of the box and the $100$ jars. Give your answer in kilograms.

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