Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Estimation (Section 1)

  • 1
    What is the purpose of the instruction, “When rounding to estimate, the answer should not be a greater degree of accuracy than any of the values used in the calculation.”?
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    A
    C
    D
  • 2
    What should you do before calculating a problem with estimation?
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    (A)
    Round the numbers.
  • 3
    In the context of Estimation what is the main benefit?
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    (B)
    To make a quick and simple calculation
  • 4
    Which of the following are useful tools for the process of estimation?
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    A
    D
  • 5
    When you round a number to 2 significant figures, what digit in the original number determines if you round up or down?
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    (C)
    The digit to the right of the second digit
  • 6
    What are the key steps involved in rounding to significant figures?
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    A
    C
  • 7
    What is the rule for the digit after the last significant figure?
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    (D)
    Both A & B
  • 8
    What is the purpose of estimating in a real-world problem?
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    (A)
    To save time and simplify calculations.
  • 9
    If a number is 0.047 and you are asked to round to 1 significant figure, what would be the correct answer?
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    (A)
    0.04
  • 10
    When estimating the sum of 12.7, 3.14, and 5.9, what would be a sensible first step?
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    (C)
    Round each number to the nearest whole number.
  • 11
    Which of the following are good times to use estimation?
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    (A)
    When a quick result is needed.
  • 12
    Which of the following are reasons for the use of estimation?
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    A
    B
    D
  • 13
    Which of the following should be considered when performing calculations?
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    A
    C
  • 14
    When should you consider using estimation?
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    (A)
    When a quick approximate answer is needed.
  • 15
    What is the best approach to estimate the total cost of 7 items that cost $3.89 each?
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    (B)
    Round each item to $4 and multiply.
  • 16
    What would you do with the number 17.63 when rounding to 2 decimal places?
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    (B)
    Round to 17.63
  • 17
    If you measure the length of a table to 1.234 meters, which option would have the most significant figures?
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    (D)
    1.234 meters
  • 18
    When dealing with significant figures, what is the purpose?
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    (C)
    To indicate the accuracy of the number.
  • 19
    Why are zeros used in a number when finding significant figures?
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    (B)
    To maintain place value
  • 20
    What is the main focus of the topic of Estimation?
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    B
    C
  • 21
    Which are important aspects of a correct calculation?
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    B
    C
    D
  • 22
    In estimation, why do we round the values before performing calculations?
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    (A)
    To make the calculation easier.
  • 23
    Which is an example of when it would be suitable to estimate?
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    (C)
    Estimating the cost of groceries
  • 24
    What does the accuracy depend on in an estimation?
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    (A)
    The original values.
  • 25
    What do we call the numbers that contribute to the precision of a measurement?
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    (C)
    Significant figures
  • 26
    Why is estimation a good tool to use?
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    (B)
    To simplify complicated math problems
  • 27
    What rule needs to be followed when rounding to significant figures?
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    (C)
    Look at the digit to the right.
  • 28
    What is the primary goal of estimation?
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    A
    B
  • 29
    You measured the length and width of a table as 1.84m and 1.52m. The correct area of the table is?
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    (C)
    2.8 m²
  • 30
    What is the main purpose of estimation?
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    (A)
    To give a quick answer.
  • 31
    Which of the following are reasons to round values?
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    A
    C
  • 32
    Which of the following could be classified under “Estimation”? (Select all that apply)
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    A
    B
    D
  • 33
    How is estimating often useful?
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    (C)
    In day-to-day activities
  • 34
    If rounding a number to 2 decimal places, what is the maximum value that can be in the 3rd decimal place before you round up?
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    (A)
    4
  • 35
    How can estimating help in everyday life?
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    (B)
    Help budget spending.
  • 36
    Which one of these scenarios would need estimation?
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    (C)
    The approximate cost of a dinner out
  • 37
    Which of the following is the most appropriate way to estimate the height of a lamp post if the height of an adult person is 1.7m?
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    (B)
    Estimate the lamp post's height to be about four times the height of the adult person.
  • 38
    If a building's height is approximately 20 meters and you want to estimate the height of a tree next to it, what do you need to know?
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    (C)
    The tree's height is relative to the building.
  • 39
    When rounding 0.00487 to 2 significant figures, what is the result?
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    (D)
    0.005
  • 40
    When rounding to a given number of decimal places, the digit immediately to the right of the required decimal place must be...
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    (C)
    Greater than or equal to 5
  • 41
    If asked to round 36.78 to 2 significant figures, what would be the answer?
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    (C)
    37
  • 42
    In the number 0.0509, which digit is the first significant figure?
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    (B)
    5
  • 43
    What are the main things that have to be considered when working to a sensible degree of accuracy?
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    A
    C
    D
  • 44
    When estimating, why might it be important to consider the context of the problem?
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    (A)
    To determine the appropriate level of accuracy.
  • 45
    In estimation, what does 'significant figures' primarily tell you?
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    (B)
    How accurate a number is.
  • 46
    What is the purpose of using significant figures?
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    (C)
    To reflect the precision of a measurement.
  • 47
    In what situation is estimation more useful than an exact calculation?
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    (A)
    When the calculation is complex.
  • 48
    What is the first step when estimating a solution?
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    (C)
    Round values
  • 49
    If you are estimating the height of a tree next to a building, which strategy is most helpful?
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    (B)
    Compare the building's height to the tree.
  • 50
    If a measurement is given as 12.345 meters and you need to express it to 3 significant figures, what would the result be?
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    (A)
    12.3