CE 2131 ERRORS AND MISTAKES: PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Problem 1
A distance AB is observed repeatedly using the same equipment and procedure, and the results in
meters are listed in # 1-5. Based on the given, calculate the following; (a) compute the most
probable length, (b) its relative precision if the probability of error is 90%.
1. 65.401, 65.400, 65.402, 65.396, 65.406, 65.403, 65.398, 65.407, 65.405 and 65.404

Solution:

Summarized Final Answer:

1 a) MPL = 65.4038, 65.4002
b) RP = 1/35,700 = 1/35,661

Soriano, Reymart Cesar O.

BS CE 2-B
2. Same as # 1 but discard observation 65.396

Solution:

Summarized Final Answer:

2 a) MPL = 65.4046, 65.4014
b) RP = 1/40,638 = 1/40,600

Soriano, Reymart Cesar O.

BS CE 2-B
Problem 4
Adjust the angles of triangle ABC for the following angular values and weights;

Solution:

Summarized Final Answer:

1) A = 49°19’07”
B = 39°40’31”
C = 91°00’22”

Soriano, Reymart Cesar O.

BS CE 2-B