A machinist is allowed 1% tolerance on a shaft that measures 15 inches long. What is the amount of tolerance? A 15 inches B 150 inches C 1.5 inches D 0.15 inches

To find the amount of tolerance, we need to calculate 1% of the length of the shaft.<br /><br />Given:<br />Length of the shaft = 15 inches<br />Tolerance = 1%<br /><br />Step 1: Convert the percentage to a decimal.<br />1% = 0.01<br /><br />Step 2: Multiply the length of the shaft by the tolerance in decimal form.<br />Tolerance = 15 inches * 0.01<br />Tolerance = 0.15 inches<br /><br />Therefore, the amount of tolerance is 0.15 inches.<br /><br />Answer: D) 0.15 inches