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0580/42 Feb/Mar 2025, Question 4: Using a Calculator

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 42 (Extended) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Work out (20.24 − cube root of 30) divided by 6.5, giving the result rounded to 1 decimal place.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1∛30 = 3.107…
  2. 220.24 − 3.107… = 17.132…
  3. 317.132… ÷ 6.5 = 2.635… ≈ 2.6

Answer2.6

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