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To Find: The precision for this measurement and then explain the reasoning.
Answer to Problem 9STP
The precision for this statement is that the exact distance that is between the points 38 feet and the 6 inches.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given statement is that Sylvester found the length of his parents' driveway to be 38.5 feet.
Calculation:
Consider the given statement is that Sylvester found the length of his parents' driveway to be 38.5 feet. The precision for this statement is that for the above measurement is the exact distance that is between the points 38 feet and the 6 inches.
Thus, the driveway is 38 feet and 6 inches.
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