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Edexcel IGCSE Math A Higher 1.8.D estimation for numerical calculations

Edexcel IGCSE Math A Higher 1.8.D estimation for numerical calculations
Edexcel IGCSE Math A syllabusMath A 4MA1First assessment 2018

Practise estimation questions by rounding every number first and using the simplified calculation to judge whether an answer is sensible.

How this is tested

  • Round each number to 1 significant figure before estimating products, divisions or roots.
  • Compare an approximate result with a calculator answer to decide whether it is sensible.

Question 2

By rounding each number to one significant figure, work out an estimate for the value of

2.112×58.98.859\frac{2.11^{2} \times 58.9}{\sqrt{8.859}}

Show your working clearly.