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0580/13 Oct/Nov 2021, Question 12: Ordering and Inequalities

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 13 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Choose the correct comparison symbol between 0.5 and 5%, then add one pair of brackets so the expression 7 − 3 − 1 + 2 equals 7.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Ring each symbol from = ≠ > < that makes the statement comparing 0.5 and 5% correct.

  1. 10.5 = 50% and 50% > 5%
  2. 2So ≠ and > make the statement correct

Answer≠ and > indicated

Part (b) · 1 mark

Insert one pair of brackets into 7 − 3 − 1 + 2 so that the result is 7.

  1. 17 − (3 − 1) + 2 = 7 − 2 + 2 = 7

Answer7 − (3 − 1) + 2 = 7

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