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4024/11 Oct/Nov 2023, Question 7: 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 53.7 divided by (2.61 + 7.48) by rounding each number to 1 significant figure.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 153.7 ≈ 50, 2.61 ≈ 3, 7.48 ≈ 7
  2. 250/(3 + 7) = 50/10 = 5

Answer5 (with 50, 3 and 7 seen)

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