Question

Precision refers to the amount of information that is conveyed by a number in terms of its digits. The more digits we have to the right of the decimal point means we know more about the number.

Example: 36.27 inches is more precise than 36.2 inches



Which value is more precise, 84.4 quarts or 97 quarts?

(1 point)
Responses

84.4 quarts
84.4 quarts

97 quarts

Answer 1

84.4 quarts is more precise than 97 quarts because it has one decimal place, indicating more detail about the quantity.