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4024/11 Oct/Nov 2020, Question 8: Estimation

Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 11 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Estimate the value of (6013 × 0.0405) ÷ √8.986 by rounding each number to 1 significant figure.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 16013 ≈ 6000, 0.0405 ≈ 0.04, 8.986 ≈ 9
  2. 2(6000 × 0.04)/√9 = 240/3
  3. 3= 80

Answer80

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