In the context of this question, accuracy refers to how close a measured value is to the true value, while precision refers to the reproducibility or consistency of measurements.
The scale reports a weight of 8.975 kg for a true weight of 10 kg. This indicates that the scale is not accurate since the reported value is not close to the true value.
However, we do not have multiple measurements from the same scale to evaluate its precision. If the scale consistently shows 8.975 kg for 10 kg, it could be viewed as precise (if the measurements are consistent) but still not accurate.
Given the information provided, the best conclusion is:
D. The scale is neither precise nor accurate.
This option assumes lack of knowledge about any potential consistency in measurements, but since the scale is consistently off from the true weight, it is more safe to say it is not accurate. In practice, since we only have one data point, we cannot definitively state precision without repetition of the measurement. However, the overall understanding of the concepts leads to the conclusion that the scale is ultimately flawed in its measurement both in accuracy and possibly precision.
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