Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Standard form

Standard form — practice question

(a)[1]

Write down the reciprocal value of $\frac{1}{3}$.

(b)[1]

Write down the numerical value of $3^0$.

(c)[1]

Find a fraction that lies between $\frac{3}{25}$ and $\frac{4}{25}$.

(d)[1]

Find the temperature difference between $-5^\circ\text{C}$ and $9^\circ\text{C}$.

(e(i))[1]

Write $5\,600\,000$ in standard form using powers of 10.

(e(ii))[1]

Write $0.000\,072$ in standard form using powers of 10.

(f)[1]

Calculate $(5.2 \times 10^6) \times (3.8 \times 10^{-2})$. Give the result in standard form.

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