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0580/12 Oct/Nov 2025, Question 3: Rounding

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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Round two given numbers: 17 469 to the nearest ten, and 5.073 to one decimal place.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Round 17 469 to the nearest ten.

  1. 117 469: units digit 9 ≥ 5, so round up: 17 470

Answer17470

Part (b) · 1 mark

Round 5.073 to 1 decimal place.

  1. 15.073: second decimal digit 7 ≥ 5, so round up: 5.1

Answer5.1

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