If the smallest markings on a graduated cylinder are one tenth (1/10) of a milliliter, which of the following measurements could be recorded using that graduated cylinder?
10 mL
10.1 mL
10.05 mL
10.050 mL

Question

If the smallest markings on a graduated cylinder are one tenth (1/10) of a milliliter, which of the following measurements could be recorded using that graduated cylinder?
 10 mL
 10.1 mL
 10.05 mL
 10.050 mL

aaronq · Answer

what's is a tenth of millilitre in decimal form?

jfraser · Answer

the general rule for making measurements with analog instruments (like graduated cylinders) is to estimate one decimal place PAST the smallest markings on the instrument...