Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Limits of accuracy

Limits of accuracy — practice question

A rectangle’s area is $150\text{ m}^2$, correct to the nearest square metre. Its length is $22$ m, correct to the nearest metre.
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Calculate the upper bound for the rectangle’s width.

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This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Method used: bounds $150$ to $151$, $22\pm0.5$ or $21$ to $22$

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