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4MA1/2FR Jun 2019, Question 6: Using a Calculator

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

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The question, in short

Calculate (9.24 × 4.35) ÷ (6.57 + 2.19) as a decimal, writing all calculator display figures, then round the given value 4.588356164 to 2 significant figures.

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Part (a) · 2 marks

Work out (9.24 × 4.35) ÷ (6.57 + 2.19) as a decimal and write down every figure shown on the calculator display.

  1. 19.24 × 4.35 = 40.194
  2. 26.57 + 2.19 = 8.76
  3. 340.194 ÷ 8.76 = 4.588356164...

Answer4.588356164

Part (b) · 1 mark

Using the answer 4.588356164 from part (a), give it correct to 2 significant figures.

  1. 14.588... to 2 significant figures
  2. 2The third figure is 8, so round up
  3. 34.6

Answer4.6

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