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0580/23 Oct/Nov 2024, Question 24: Upper and Lower Bounds

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 23 (Extended) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Using area 150 m² and length 22 m, each rounded to the nearest unit, find the upper bound of the rectangle's width.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 1Upper bound of area = 150 + 0.5 = 150.5 m²
  2. 2Lower bound of length = 22 − 0.5 = 21.5 m
  3. 3Upper bound of width = 150.5 ÷ 21.5 = 7 m

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