Compared with a metric ruler that has centimeter markings as the smallest division, a ruler with millimeter
Markings
A)will guarantee measurements that are more accurate, but not necessarily more precise.
B)will guarantee measurements that are more precise, but not necessarily more accurate.
C)will not guarantee measurements that are more accurate or more precise.
D)will guarantee measurements that are more precise and more accurate.

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Precision refers to the fineness of the measurement divisions. A ruler with millimeter markings allows for more precise measurements than one with only centimeter markings, because it can measure to a finer scale. However, accuracy depends on how well the measurement reflects the true value, which is not guaranteed by the ruler's scale.

Compared with a Metric Ruler That Has Centimeter Markings as the Smallest