IGCSE Maths Specification

Edexcel A 4MA1

Section 1.8: Degree of accuracy

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#1.8A

round integers to a given power of 10

#1.8B

round to a given number of significant figures or decimal places

#1.8C

identify upper and lower bounds where values are given to a degree of accuracy

#1.8D

use estimation to evaluate approximations to numerical calculations

By rounding values to 1 significant figure

#1.8E

solve problems using upper and lower bounds where values are given to a degree of accuracy

The dimensions of a rectangle are 12 cm and 8 cm to the nearest cm. Calculate, to 3 significant figures, the smallest possible area as a percentage of the largest possible area