P3.5—Calculations, significant figures and reasoning
- Syllabus
- 9700–2028–2029
- Objective
- P3.5
- Level
- AS
Display each calculation step, carry sensible precision through working and round the final result to match the data.
Include units and explain any conversion, percentage, rate or significant-figure decision.
A rate calculated from a change in oxygen volume over time should show the subtraction, time interval, division and final unit.
More decimal places do not create more accuracy; calculator output must be checked against measurement precision.