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OpenStudy (mazehaq):

I just have a quick question on measuring, please look at the attached pic :)

OpenStudy (mazehaq):

OpenStudy (mazehaq):

Does my supposed to have two digits after the decimal since the last digit is the approximation?

OpenStudy (mazehaq):

*my answer

OpenStudy (mazehaq):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

i agree. i think it's right. let me explain...

OpenStudy (mazehaq):

okay!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

process of elimination, briefly: 7, 7.7 and 7.8 are too imprecise. 7.755 is too precise because it implies our eye could visually divide the space between two markings into a hundred intervals, which is impossible for most people. so it has to be 7.77 in my opinion.

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