The side of a square is measured to be 5 ft, with a possible error of +0.4 ft. Enter the exact answers. (a) Use differentials to estimate the error in the calculated area. Propagated error in calculated area: + ft2 (b) Estimate the percentage errors in the side and the area. Percentage error in the side:± % Percentage error in the area: + %

The side of a square is measured to be 5 ft, with a possible error of +0.4 ft. Enter the exact answers. (a) Use differentials to estimate the error in the calculated area. Propagated error in calculated area: + ft2 (b) Estimate the percentage errors in the side and the area. Percentage error in the side:± % Percentage error in the area: + %

College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter3: Functions

Section3.3: Rates Of Change And Behavior Of Graphs

Problem 44SE: At the start of a trip, the odometer on a car read 21,395. At the end of the trip, 13.5 hours later,...

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