Mathematics 4024 · O Level · Limits of accuracy

Limits of accuracy — practice question

The rectangle's area is stated as $8\text{ cm}^2$, rounded to the nearest $\text{cm}^2$.
(a)[1]

State the lower bound for the rectangle's area.

(b)[1]

The rectangle's width is stated as $2\text{ cm}$, correct to the nearest cm. Calculate the lower bound for the rectangle's length.

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