Henry's Butcher Shop uses an electronic scale that measures to 1/100 of a pound. Which is the most accurate measurement based on the limitations of the scale that might be found on a package of meat sold by Henry?

3 pounds and 1 ounce

3.16 pounds

3.161 pounds

3.1611 pounds

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Mathematics

Jaylan Moody

10 January, 07:02

Henry's Butcher Shop uses an electronic scale that measures to 1/100 of a pound. Which is the most accurate measurement based on the limitations of the scale that might be found on a package of meat sold by Henry?

3 pounds and 1 ounce

3.16 pounds

3.161 pounds

3.1611 pounds

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Brayden Mcdonald · Answer 1

B) 3.16 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Accuracy is how close a measured value is to the actual or true value. The balance is accurate to the nearest 1/100 pound; thus, the highest level of accuracy appropriate to the limitations of the balance.

Henry's Butcher Shop uses an electronic scale that measures to 1/100 of a pound. Which is the most accurate measurement based on the limitations of the scale that might be found on a package of meat sold by Henry?3 pounds and 1 ounce3.16 pounds3.161 pounds3.1611 pounds

Henry's Butcher Shop uses an electronic scale that measures to 1/100 of a pound. Which is the most accurate measurement based on the limitations of the scale that might be found on a package of meat sold by Henry?

3 pounds and 1 ounce

3.16 pounds

3.161 pounds

3.1611 pounds