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What is the greatest possible error when measuring to the nearest quarter of an inch? 1/8 in. 1/4 in. 1/2 in.

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The greatest possible error is one half of the measuring unit you're using.

Multiply the unit you use by 1/2:

[tex] \frac{1}{4} * \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{8} [/tex]

The greatest possible error will be 1/8 inch.

The farthest away you can be from the appropriate 1/4 inch mark is
   1/8 in.