Approximation, rounding and estimation

Approximation, rounding and estimation Quiz

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  1. 1. Round 0.047520.04752 to 22 significant figures.

    • A. 0.0480.048
    • B. 0.0470.047
    • C. 0.050.05
    • D. 0.040.04
  2. 2. Round 3.141593.14159 to 33 decimal places.

    • A. 3.1413.141
    • B. 3.143.14
    • C. 3.1423.142
    • D. 3.14163.1416
  3. 3. Which is the best estimate of 48.2×5.10.52\frac{48.2\times5.1}{0.52}?

    • A. 5050
    • B. 500500
    • C. 50005000
    • D. 250250
  4. 4. An exact value is 4040 and an approximation is 3838. What is the percentage error?

    • A. 2%2\%
    • B. 5.3%5.3\%
    • C. 10%10\%
    • D. 5%5\%
  5. 5. Round 76037603 to 22 significant figures.

    • A. 7676
    • B. 70007000
    • C. 76007600
    • D. 80008000

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