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4MA1/2HR Jun 2018, Question 19: Calculating with Bounds

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 2HR (Higher) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Using a = (p − q)/t with p = 8.4, q = 6.3, t = 0.27 each to 2 significant figures, find the upper bound of a, showing working, to 1 decimal place.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 18.45 − 6.25 = 2.2
  2. 22.2 / 0.265 = 8.3018867...
  3. 38.3

Answer8.3

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