Mathematics for IGCSE & O level - Estimation (Section 4)

  • 1
    If a value in a calculation is given to the nearest tenth, the answer can not be more than?
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    (B)
    To the nearest tenth
  • 2
    Which of the following is the best strategy for estimating the answer to a multiplication problem?
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    (B)
    Round all numbers to 1 significant figure and then multiply.
  • 3
    Which digit is considered to determine how to round to 1 s.f.?
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    (A)
    The second digit
  • 4
    What is 0.067 rounded to 1 s.f.?
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    (A)
    0.06
  • 5
    What is the value of 0.005459 rounded to 3 significant figures?
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    (C)
    0.0055
  • 6
    What is 0.127 rounded to 1 s.f.?
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    (A)
    0.1
  • 7
    How many significant figures are in the number 0.00560?
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    (C)
    3
  • 8
    Which digit do you look at to find the value of the decimal places?
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    (B)
    Right side
  • 9
    What is the approximate area of a rectangle with a length of 7.8 cm and a width of 4.2 cm (rounded to 1 s.f.)?
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    (D)
    36 cm²
  • 10
    What is 0.00546 to 2 significant figures?
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    (B)
    0.0054
  • 11
    What is 0.00367 rounded to 2 s.f.?
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    (C)
    0.0037