Estimation
Estimation
Estimation
3.9 # 29.3 .
1 By writing each number correct to 1 significant figure, estimate the value of
8.9 - 2.7
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2 The probability that it will rain on any day is 5 .
Calculate an estimate of the number of days it will rain in a month with 30 days.
p= 0.002751×3400 .
( 9.8923 + 24.7777 )2
(a) In the spaces provided, write each number in this calculation correct to 1 significant figure.
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Answer(a)
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The picture shows the Sky Tower in Auckland.
Alongside the tower is a boat. The boat is 33 metres long.
Use the length of the boat to estimate the height of the Sky Tower.
33 m
Answer m [2]
4.8 # 1.98276
5 p=
16.83
(a) In the spaces provided, write each number in this calculation correct to 1 significant figure.
Answer(a)
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