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For example, if \( x = 1000 \) to two significant figures, then \( 995 \le x \lt 1050 \). The lower bound is 5 smaller than 1000, while the upper bound is 50 larger. | For example, if \( x = 1000 \) to two significant figures, then \( 995 \le x \lt 1050 \). The lower bound is 5 smaller than 1000, while the upper bound is 50 larger. | ||
Tom Bowler led a [https://twitter.com/Ridermeister/status/1574441481892499458 twitter discussion on a related topic]. | |||
Latest revision as of 20:45, 27 September 2022
The bounds on a value given to a number of significant figures are not symmetric when the value given is a power of 10.
For example, if \( x = 1000 \) to two significant figures, then \( 995 \le x \lt 1050 \). The lower bound is 5 smaller than 1000, while the upper bound is 50 larger.
Tom Bowler led a twitter discussion on a related topic.
