What is the quotient of the given values to the correct level of precision?

[tex]\[ 16.017 \, \text{in.} \div 0.370 \, \text{in.} \][/tex]

A. 43
B. 43.289
C. 43.29
D. 43.3



Answer :

To find the quotient of 16.017 divided by 0.370, you follow these steps:

1. Set up the division: You have 16.017 divided by 0.370.
2. Perform the division: When you divide 16.017 by 0.370, you get approximately 43.28918918918919.
3. Round to the desired precision: According to the problem, we need to round our answer to a specific level of precision.

Here, we're given the options:
- 43
- 43.289
- 43.29
- 43.3

Upon examining the quotient 43.28918918918919, we need to round this to the appropriate precision.

- Rounding to the nearest whole number: 43
- Rounding to three decimal places: 43.289
- Rounding to two decimal places: 43.29
- Rounding to one decimal place: 43.3

In our context, rounding to one decimal place gives us 43.3.

Thus, the quotient of 16.017 divided by 0.370 rounded to the correct level of precision is 43.3.