Question: Two possible methods of adding five numbers are (((a + b) + c) + d) + e and (((e + d) + c) + b)

Two possible methods of adding five numbers are (((a + b) + c) + d) + e and (((e + d) + c) + b) + a Using 4dp floating-point arithmetic, evaluate the sum

10(0.1000) + 10(0.1000) 10(0.5000) + 10(0.1667) + 10-(0.4167)

by both methods. Explain any discrepancy in the results.

10(0.1000) + 10(0.1000) 10(0.5000) + 10(0.1667) + 10-(0.4167)

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