Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Limits of accuracy

Limits of accuracy — practice question

(a)[2]

Arrange these starting with the smallest value.

(b(i))[1]

Round $0.004973$ to 3 decimal places.

(b(ii))[1]

Round $0.004973$ to 2 significant figures.

(c)[2]

Finish the statement about the value of $h$.

(d)[1]

Express this population in standard form.

(e(i))[1]

Use the table to determine which country has the smallest population.

(e(ii))[1]

Identify the country whose population is closest to 5 million.

(e(iii))[1]

Calculate the difference between Brazil’s population and France’s population.

(e(iv))[2]

Find the value of $k$, correct to 2 significant figures.

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