Question

12. Rice is sold in 75 gram packs and 120 gram packs.

The masses of both packs are given correct to the nearest gram.
Calculate the lower bound for the difference in mass between the two packs.

Answer 1

44g

Explanation:

Rice is sold in 75-gram packs and 120-gram packs.

74.5 to 75.5 119.5 to 120.5

lowest possible difference = 119.5 - 75.5 = 120-75-1 = 44g