pace factor of a random man was recorded to be 0.76 meters per step. If there is 2.7% margin of error with the use of his pace factor, what is the value of the probable error of the distance of a line measured using the man's pace factor if the recorded number of steps is 143.

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The pace factor of a random man was recorded to be 0.76 meters per step. If there is 2.7% margin of error with the use of his pace factor, what is the value of the probable error of the distance of a line measured using the man's pace factor if the recorded number of steps is 143.

A) +-2.223
B) +-2.322
+-2.537
D) +-2.934
Transcribed Image Text:A) +-2.223 B) +-2.322 +-2.537 D) +-2.934
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