A nutritionist uses a scale that measures weight to the nearest 0.01 grams. A slice of cheese weighs 0.35 grams on the scale. The true weight of the cheese _________.
A) is 0.35 grams
B) may be anywhere in the range 0.345-0.355 grams
C) may be anywhere in the range 0.34-0.35 grams
D) may be anywhere in the range 0.34-0.36 grams

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Since the scale measures to the nearest 0.01 grams, the true weight of the cheese could be slightly less than 0.35 grams but not less than 0.345 grams, or slightly more than 0.35 grams but not more than 0.355 grams. This accounts for the possible rounding error of the scale's precision.

A Nutritionist Uses a Scale That Measures Weight to the Nearest