l Accuracy of 56.789 and Precision of 56.789
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Determine the precision and accuracy (scale) of 56.789

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Precision Definition:

The number of digits in the number

Precision Calculation for 56.789:

56.789 has 5 digits listed below

Digit 1 → 5

Digit 2 → 6

Digit 3 → 7

Digit 4 → 8

Digit 5 → 9


Precision = 5

Accuracy Definition:

The number of digits to the right of the decimal point

Accuracy Calculation for 56.789:

Digit to the right of the decimal place 1 → 7

Digit to the right of the decimal place 2 → 8

Digit to the right of the decimal place 3 → 9


Accuracy = 3

Final Answer


Precision = 5
Accuracy = 3