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4024/11 Oct/Nov 2021, Question 11: 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 58.24 divided by (32.5 × 0.126) by rounding each number to 1 significant figure.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 158.24 ≈ 60, 32.5 ≈ 30, 0.126 ≈ 0.1
  2. 260/(30 × 0.1) = 60/3
  3. 3= 20

Answer20

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