Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Limits of accuracy

Limits of accuracy — practice question

(a)[2]

By rounding each number correctly to $1$ significant figure, show that an estimate for this calculation is $20$. $\frac{9.78 + 31.562}{0.381 \times 5.09}$

(b)[2]

Arrange these numbers in ascending order, smallest first: $\frac{22}{7},\ 3.142,\ \frac{333}{106},\ 3.1416$.

(c)[2]

Complete the statement concerning the value of $p$.

(d)[2]

Calculate $3.142 \times \frac{52\,163}{16\,604}$. Give your answer in standard form, correct to $2$ significant figures.

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