Question

5. A-postage box should weigh 1.0 pound. If there is a 5% error on the weight, what is the range of acceptable weight ?​

Answer 1

0.95P - 1.05P

Explanation:

Calculate the error

5% of 1.0 Pound

5/100 x 1.0 = 5/100

1/20 = 0.05

The error is + or - 0.05

If you add 0.05 to 1.0Pound, you get 1.05P

If you Subract 0.05 to 1.0Poumd, you get 0.95Pound

The weight will be between 0.95Pound and 1.05 Pound