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A person's blood pressure is measured to be 129±8 mm Hg.129±8 mm Hg.
What is the percent uncertainty?
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Assuming the same percent uncertainty and the same measurement device, what is the uncertainty in a blood pressure measurement of 93 mm Hg93 mm Hg?
uncertainity:
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