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4MA1/2HR Jun 2024, Question 19: Upper and Lower Bounds

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

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Using average speed 19 km/h and time 1.5 hours, each rounded, find the upper bound of the distance travelled, giving the answer to 3 significant figures.

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Solution · 3 marks

  1. 1Upper bounds: speed 19.5 km/h, time 1.55 hours
  2. 2Distance = speed × time = 19.5 × 1.55 = 30.225
  3. 3To 3 s.f.: 30.2

Answer30.2

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