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KatieLynn
Sep4-08, 09:50 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
How do you find the precision of 10 inches?


2. Relevant equations

none

3. The attempt at a solution

I really have no idea how to do this...

snipez90
Sep4-08, 10:29 PM
Um, do you mean significant digits (according to wikipedia). If so, then if it's just 10 inches without any decimals or anything then it would be just 1 I think since you drop 0's. But of course you could mean something entirely different by precision.