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4024/11 Oct/Nov 2024, 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 (3.1 × 26.7)/(6.9 − 2.3) by rounding each number to 1 significant figure first.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Rounded values: 3, 30, 7, 2
  2. 2(3 × 30)/(7 − 2) = 90/5
  3. 3= 18

Answer18

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