College Math CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the term for the degree of accuracy of an approximation?

Factor

Precision

Precision is the term used to describe the degree of accuracy of an approximation, where the approximation is close to the actual value. A is incorrect because factor refers to a number or quantity that when multiplied with another, gives a specified result. C is incorrect because evaluation refers to assessing or judging the result of a process. D is incorrect because approximation is the value used to represent something that is not known exactly.

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Evaluation

Approximation

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