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- In this lesson, we will learn how to estimate and solve problems using estimation.
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6 Questions
Q1.
A classroom is measured 5.4 x 3.4 metres, measured to 1 d.p. Calculate the lower bound of the area of the room.
17.889 ππ^2
18.36 ππ^2
18.8025 ππ^2
Q2.
James ran a distance of 400m in a time of 25.2 seconds. The distance of 400m was measured to the nearest 10 metres. The time of 25.2 was measured to the nearest tenth of a second. Work out the upper bound James' average speed.
15.7 m/s
16.04 m/s
16.07 m/s
Q3.
James ran a distance of 400m in a time of 25.2 seconds. The distance of 400m was measured to the nearest 10 metres. The time of 25.2 was measured to the nearest tenth of a second. Work out the lower bound James' average speed.
15.67 m/s
15.69 m/s
15.71 m/s
Q4.
Carl measured the length and width of a rectangle. He measured the length to be 19cm correct to the nearest centimetre. He measured the width to be 20cm correct to the nearest 10cm. Calculate the lower bound for the area of this rectangle.
292.5 cm^2
370 cm^2
380 cm^2
Q5.
6 heights are listed, given to one decimal place: 4.6cm, 6.3cm, 9.8cm, 3.2cm, 5.7cm, 3.6cm. Work out the greatest possible mean.
5.48cm
5.53cm
5.98cm
Q6.
A circle has an area of 130cm^2 to the nearest 10cm^2. Work out the upper bound of the radius. Give your answer to 3 d.p.
39.789
6.308
6.433
6 Questions
Q1.
Estimate the total cost of 32 books at Β£178 each and 57 markers at Β£22.30 each.
Β£6700
Β£6715
Β£6967
Q2.
Student A estimated that 23.5 x 91 = 1800. Student B estimated that 23.5 x 91.4= 2160. What did student B do?
Nothing, they just multiplied the original values
Rounded both values down and then multiplied.
Rounded both values to to 1 s.f. and then multiplied
Q3.
Work out an estimate for 9.97% of 3967
300
392.7
396.7
Q4.
Estimate the value of: 6.2 + 7.9 x 3.2 - 9.8
18
21.68
32
Q5.
I estimated that 7.85 x 29 = 240. Why is my estimated answer more than my exact answer?
It shouldn't be. Estimation is incorrect
Only one value was rounded up and so answer is only a little greater than the exact value
Q6.
Find an estimate for β78
8
8.5
9