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Three students measure the volume of a liquid using a graduated cylinder. In a
separate experiment, the actual value volume of the liquid is 152 mL. Which set of
data is the most precise?
160
A) Student 1
158
156
154
B) Student 2
152
150
C) Student 3
148
146
D) none of the students are precise
144
Student 1
Student 2
Student 3
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Transcribed Image Text:Three students measure the volume of a liquid using a graduated cylinder. In a separate experiment, the actual value volume of the liquid is 152 mL. Which set of data is the most precise? 160 A) Student 1 158 156 154 B) Student 2 152 150 C) Student 3 148 146 D) none of the students are precise 144 Student 1 Student 2 Student 3
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Given that the actual volume of the liquid measured is 152 mL.

To identify the set of data that is more precise measured by the three students.

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