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To find:
The unit of measure, one should use for given situation.
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Answer to Problem 55CR
Best unit of measure to estimate the difference in weight of two cows is “pounds”
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The situation given is, “Difference in weight of two cows: ounces, pounds or tons.”
Concept used:
In smallest units, conversion formulas are,
1 pound
1 ton
Calculation:
By above formulae, it is cleared that the difference between two cows can never be even 1 ton, but it may be to some pounds (tens or hundreds) only.
Conclusion:
So, the measure of difference in weight of two cows can be best estimated in pounds only.
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