An Electronics Company Has Strict Specifications for Silicon Chips Used

question 14

Multiple Choice

An electronics company has strict specifications for silicon chips used in computers. The company will only install chips that are within 0.07 cm of the specified thickness. If the thickness specification of the chip type is 0.955 cm, find the lower and upper limit for the acceptable range of thickness of the chips.

• A) The lower limit is 0.885 cm and the upper is 1.025 cm.
• B) The lower limit is 0.895 cm and the upper is 1.024 cm.
• C) The lower limit is 0.986 cm and the upper is 1.024 cm.
• D) The lower limit is 0.885 cm and the upper is 1.035 cm.
• E) The lower limit is 0.886 cm and the upper is 1.025 cm.

Recognize when an argument uses categorical versus hypothetical reasoning.

Understand the implications of hypothetical conclusions in arguments.

Recognize the use of quantity words in forming categorical arguments.

Identify formalization options for given arguments.

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Definitions:

Payable at a Definite Time

Refers to a financial obligation that is due to be paid on a specific date.

Fixed Date

A specific, agreed-upon date by which an event must occur or an action must be taken.

Time Readily Ascertainable

A term referring to a time period that can be easily and quickly determined or identified without significant delay or investigation.

Negotiable

Referring to a legal document or instrument that is transferable from one party to another in good faith and for value, with the holder then having the right to execute it.