Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Limits of accuracy

Limits of accuracy — practice question

After rounding each number in the calculation to 1 significant figure, find an estimate for the value of $\frac{36.9 + 24.2}{3.8 - 1.2}$. You are required to show all your working.
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Find an estimated value.

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This 2-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: The expression $\frac{40+20}{4-1}$ has been set up correctly.

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