Cambridge IGCSE · Mathematics (0580)

Estimation: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Estimation.

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Question 1

1 mark

Work out an estimate for the value of $52.3 \times 18.7$ by rounding each number to $1$ significant figure.

Question 2

1 mark

By rounding each number to one significant figure, estimate the value of $$\frac{89.7 \times 0.21}{1.96}$$

Question 3

1 mark

Write the number $0.0034762$ correct to $2$ significant figures.

Question 4

1 mark

Work out an estimate for the value of $\frac{\sqrt{103.4} + 19.82}{0.485}$ by rounding each number correct to $1$ significant figure.

Question 5

1 mark

Write the number $12.9854$ correct to $2$ decimal places.

Question 6

2 marks

Write the number $ 48721 $ correct to 1 significant figure.

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Question 7

4 marks

By writing each number correct to 1 significant figure, estimate the value of $ \frac{79.5 \times 4.12}{0.198} $.

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Question 8

5 marks

By writing each number correct to 1 significant figure, estimate the value of the expression:
\[K = \frac{(78.6 \times 495)^2}{\sqrt{0.0000091} \times 20.3}\]
Give your estimated answer in standard form correct to 1 significant figure.

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Question 9

5 marks

A large rectangular container has a base measuring $ 18.7 \text{ cm} $ by $ 11.2 \text{ cm} $ and a height of $ 9.6 \text{ cm} $.

(a) By rounding each dimension to the nearest 10, estimate the volume of the container.

(b) The container is being filled with water from a tap at a rate of $ 38.5 \text{ cm}^3 $ per second. By rounding the rate to 1 significant figure and using your estimate from part (a), estimate the time taken to fill the container. Give your answer to the nearest second.

(c) Calculate the actual volume of the container and find the difference between the actual volume and your estimate in part (a).

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