What is the number of divisions for determining tolerance on a scale with a 1000 lb capacity for a load of 186 lb and 12 oz?

To determine the number of divisions for tolerance on a scale with a specific capacity and load, one must first understand how divisions relate to the scale's overall capacity and the weight being measured. The capacity of the scale is 1000 lb, and the load of 186 lb and 12 oz needs to be converted to a consistent unit typically pounds.

Converting 12 oz into pounds gives you an additional 0.75 lb (since 12 oz is equal to 0.75 lb). Therefore, the total load weight is 186 lb + 0.75 lb, equaling 186.75 lb.

The tolerance for weighing on a scale can often be expressed as a certain fraction of the load being weighed, which in this case indicates the divisions used for tolerance based on the weight of the load.

To find the number of divisions (d) for determining tolerance, the formula often used is to see how many times the total load can be factored into the total capacity of the scale, factoring in standard tolerances based on this load. Generally, scales provide tolerances as a fraction of the load, and this is where the divisions play a critical role.

In this case, for a 1000 lb scale handling a load