When the temperature of an object is reported as 23.7°C,the actual temperature can be assumed to be between 23.6°C and 23.8°C.

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The given temperature of 23.7°C has one decimal point, indicating that the measurement has been made with a thermometer that is accurate up to one decimal point. Generally, such thermometers are calibrated to give a reading with an uncertainty of ±0.1°C. Therefore, the actual temperature can be assumed to be between 23.6°C and 23.8°C. Hence, the statement is true.

When the Temperature of an Object Is Reported as 23