Length can be measured to within 0.05 centimeter accuracy by using a certain type of measuring instrument. A reading of 3.7 centimeters on this instrument means that the actual length is at least
A) 3.20 centimeters
B) 3.65 centimeters
C) 3.69 centimeters
D) 3.70 centimeters
E) 3.75 centimeters

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Given the accuracy of 0.05 centimeters, a reading of 3.7 centimeters means the actual length could be as little as 3.7 - 0.05 = 3.65 centimeters.

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