Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Limits of accuracy

Limits of accuracy — practice question

(a)[1]

Explain why Rahul cannot be certain that Tanvi rounded 4896 correct to the nearest 100.

(b)[2]

Calculate $\frac{6.4 \times 4^2}{17.9 - 6.1}$. Give your answer correct to 3 decimal places.

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This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: A correct alternative rounding is given (for example, Tanvi rounded to the nearest $10$)

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