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19.1 Estimation - Cie Igcse Maths 0580-Ext Theory-Qp

The document provides an estimation question paper for a Cambridge IGCSE Math exam. It includes 5 multiple choice questions that involve estimating values by writing numbers with 1 significant figure. The questions cover topics like probability, percentages, and using a reference size to estimate an unknown height. Scores are provided out of 9 and performance is graded against boundaries from A* to U.

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19.1 Estimation - Cie Igcse Maths 0580-Ext Theory-Qp

The document provides an estimation question paper for a Cambridge IGCSE Math exam. It includes 5 multiple choice questions that involve estimating values by writing numbers with 1 significant figure. The questions cover topics like probability, percentages, and using a reference size to estimate an unknown height. Scores are provided out of 9 and performance is graded against boundaries from A* to U.

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Estimation
Question Paper 1

Level IGCSE
Subject Maths (0580)
Exam Board Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
Paper Type Extended
Topic Number
Sub-Topic Estimation
Booklet Question Paper 1

Time Allowed: 11 minutes

Score: /9

Percentage: /100

Grade Boundaries:

A* A B C D E U

>85% 75% 60% 45% 35% 25% <25%


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3.9 # 29.3 .
1 By writing each number correct to 1 significant figure, estimate the value of
8.9 - 2.7
Show all your working.

Answer ................................................ [2]

1
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.

Answer ................................................ [1]

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.

×
Answer(a)
( + )2
[1]

(b) Use your answer to part (a) to estimate the value of p.

Answer(b) [1]
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4
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)
............ × ............
............
[1]

(b) Use your answer to part (a) to estimate the value of p.

Answer(b) ................................................ [1]

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