A distance of 1300 m was measured by a 40 m chain. Later on, it was detected that the chain was 0.1 m too long. Another 400 m was measured and it was detected that the chain was 0.15 m too long. Determine the exact length (m) that was measured. Express your answer in 3 decimal places.

A distance of 1300 m was measured by a 40 m chain. Later on, it was detected that the chain was 0.1 m too long. Another 400 m was measured and it was detected that the chain was 0.15 m too long. Determine the exact length (m) that was measured. Express your answer in 3 decimal places.

Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter7: Length And Length-related Variables In Engineering

Section: Chapter Questions

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