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4024/12 Oct/Nov 2023, Question 10: Estimation

Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 12 (Non-calculator) · Non-calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Estimate the value of √((1240 × 3.8)/11.2) by rounding each number to 1 significant figure.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Rounded values: 1240 ≈ 1000, 3.8 ≈ 4, 11.2 ≈ 10
  2. 2√((1000 × 4)/10) = √(4000/10)
  3. 3= √400 = 20

Answer20

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