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0580/11 May/Jun 2022, Question 11: Significant Figures

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Work out (1 − 0.7) ÷ (0.45 − 0.38) and give the result to 4 significant figures.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 11 − 0.7 = 0.3 and 0.45 − 0.38 = 0.07
  2. 20.3 ÷ 0.07 = 4.2857…
  3. 3≈ 4.286

Answer4.286

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