diff --git a/tests/test_benders.py b/tests/test_benders.py
index 2273b5d48..2636b4c5e 100644
--- a/tests/test_benders.py
+++ b/tests/test_benders.py
@@ -106,4 +106,4 @@ def test_flpbenders():
     # the solution will be lost
     master.freeBendersSubproblems()
 
-    assert master.getObjVal() == 5.61e+03
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+    assert 5.61e+03 - 10e-6 < master.getObjVal() < 5.61e+03 + 10e-6