Question

The height of an athlete was measured to be 165.5 cm. If the absolute error was 0.1, find the lower and the upper limits which the measurement lie.)​

Answer 1

The lower limit and upper limits of the athlete's height can be calculated by subtracting and adding the absolute error, respectively.

Lower Limit = 165.5 cm - 0.1 cm = 165.4 cm

Upper Limit = 165.5 cm + 0.1 cm = 165.6 cm

Therefore, the athlete's height lies between 165.4 cm and 165.6 cm, inclusive.