Concept Attainment 1

Concept Attainment 1 for Unit 1

 

Consider the following exchange:

 

>>> 7*0.1

0.7000000000000001

 

>>> 0.7*0.1

0.06999999999999999

 

True or false?

 

(a) 7 is represented by a number that is slightly greater than 7.

(b) 0.1 is represented by a number that is slightly greater than 0.1.

(c) 0.7 is represented by a number that is slightly less than 0.7.

 

In the space provided below, please explain the reasoning you used in obtaining your answer(s) to the above multiple choice items.

 

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