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0580/22 Feb/Mar 2025, Question 9: Estimation

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 22 (Extended) · Non-calculator · 3 marks

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Estimate D from the formula using each number rounded to 1 significant figure.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 11.95 ≈ 2, 9.92 ≈ 10, 8.07 ≈ 8
  2. 2D ≈ √((2 × 10²)/8) = √(200/8)
  3. 3= √25 = 5

Answer5

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