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0580/11 May/Jun 2023, Question 2: Rounding

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

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The question, in short

Round the number 3752 to two different place values as specified in parts a and b.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Round 3752 to the nearest 10.

  1. 13752 is between 3750 and 3760, and 2 < 5 so round down
  2. 2= 3750

Answer3750

Part (b) · 1 mark

Round 3752 to the nearest 100.

  1. 13752 is between 3700 and 3800, and 52 ≥ 50 so round up
  2. 2= 3800

Answer3800

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