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0580/11 Oct/Nov 2024, Question 17: Upper and Lower Bounds

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

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The question, in short

Given d = 34.6 m rounded to the nearest 0.1 m, complete the double inequality showing the range of possible values of d.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Half of 0.1 m is 0.05 m
  2. 234.6 − 0.05 = 34.55 and 34.6 + 0.05 = 34.65
  3. 334.55 ≤ d < 34.65

Answer34.55 ≤ d < 34.65

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