The standard measure of a table's length is 16. A student measured the length of a table 3 times. Determine whether the student's measurement is precise or accurate. Make a conclusion 1st measurement: 15.54 cm. 2nd measurement: 16.01 cm. 3rd measurement: 16.05 cm

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The standard measure of a table's length is 16.
A student measured the length of a table 3
times. Determine whether the student's
measurement is precise or accurate. Make a
conclusion
1st measurement: 15.54 cm.
2nd measurement: 16.01 cm.
3rd measurement: 16.05 cm
Transcribed Image Text:The standard measure of a table's length is 16. A student measured the length of a table 3 times. Determine whether the student's measurement is precise or accurate. Make a conclusion 1st measurement: 15.54 cm. 2nd measurement: 16.01 cm. 3rd measurement: 16.05 cm
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