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4MA1/1F Jun 2019, Question 12: Using a Calculator

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1F (Foundation) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

Use a calculator to evaluate (24.3 − 16.8) ÷ 0.18 + √67.4, record the full display, then round that result to 1 significant figure.

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Part (a) · 2 marks

Calculate the expression on a calculator and write down every figure shown on the display.

  1. 124.3 − 16.8 = 7.5 and 7.5 ÷ 0.18 = 41.666…
  2. 2√67.4 = 8.20975030…
  3. 341.666… + 8.20975030… = 49.87641697

Answer49.87641697

Part (b) · 1 mark

Round the answer from part (a) to 1 significant figure.

  1. 149.876… to 1 significant figure: the first figure is in the tens
  2. 2The next figure is 9, so round up to 50

Answer50

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