Which Statement Comparing the Accuracies and Precisions of Ruler a and Ruler

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which statement comparing the accuracies and precisions of ruler A and ruler B is correct?

• A) Ruler A is more precise and more accurate than ruler B
• B) Ruler B is more accurate than ruler A, but less precise.
• C) Ruler A is more accurate than ruler B, but less precise.
• D) Ruler B is more precise and more accurate than ruler A
• E) Ruler A is more precise than ruler B, but it is not possible to compare accuracy based on the information given.

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