Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Limits of accuracy

Limits of accuracy — practice question

(a)[1]

A path length is recorded as $62\text{ m}$, correct to the nearest metre. State the upper bound for the length of the path.

(b)[2]

A bag of peanuts has a mass of $80\text{ g}$, correct to the nearest $10\text{ g}$. Calculate the lower bound for the mass of $5$ of these bags of peanuts.

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