A cereal company fills boxes with 16 ounces of cereal. The acceptable percent error in filling a box is 2.5%. Find the least and the greatest acceptable weights.
The least acceptable weight is what amount of
ounces?
The greatest acceptable weight is what amount of
ounces?
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Answer:
least = 15.6 ounces
greatest = 16.4 ounces
Step-by-step explanation:
least acceptable:
16 - (16 x 0.025) = 15.6
greatest acceptable:
16 + (16 x 0.025) = 16.4
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