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Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation · Unit 1: Number and Algebra

Approximation, bounds and percentage error

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Rounding, estimation and percentage error

[Maximum mark: 6]Calculator allowedp=0.1847p=0.1847 is an exact solution to a particular question.(a) Write down the exact value of pp in the form
a×10ka\times10^k, where 1≤a<10, k∈Z1\leq a\lt10,\ k\in\mathbb{Z}
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(b) State the value of pp correct to 2 significant figures[1](c) Calculate the percentage error if pp is given correct
to 2 significant figures.
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