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0580/11 May/Jun 2022, Question 21: Irrational Numbers

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 11 (Core) · Calculator · 1 mark

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State an irrational number whose value lies between 10 and 20.

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Solution · 1 mark

  1. 1√200 is irrational because 200 is not a square number
  2. 2√196 = 14 and √225 = 15, so √200 ≈ 14.14 lies between 10 and 20
  3. 3Example: √200

AnswerAn irrational number between 10 and 20

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