CourseCourseConceptConceptDocumentDocument

CAIE IGCSE Mathematics Core C1.10 Limits of Accuracy Questions

Practise finding limits of accuracy for rounded measurements by completing lower-bound and upper-bound inequality statements.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Mathematics 0580
Level
Core

Exam points

  • complete inequalities for rounded lengths, masses, distances and counts
  • choose the half-unit adjustment from the stated accuracy,

Covered syllabus points

C1.10.1 Give upper and lower bounds for data rounded to a specified accuracy

Question 1

[Maximum number: 2]

The length, L, of a road is 39700 m, correct to the nearest 50 m.

Complete this statement about the value of L.

Question 2

[Maximum number: 2]

The length, l m, of a rope is 18.7 m, correct to the nearest 10 centimetres.
Complete this statement about the value of l.
⩽l<\leqslant l<

Question 3

[Maximum number: 2]

Elize, Lily and Marco start a business.

The length, l m, of a roll of ribbon is 120 m, correct to the nearest metre.

Complete this statement about the value of l.
⩽l<\leqslant l <

All question bank results loaded