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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

MCQ practice - 1. Round numbers to a specified level of precision, including decimal places and significant figures. 2. Make estimates for calculations involving numbers, quantities, and measurements, such as rounding 5764 to the nearest thousand or estimating the value of 41.3 by rounding to 1 significant figure. 3. Round results to an appropriate level of accuracy based on the context of the problem. - Estimation

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Estimation

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What is 5764 rounded to the nearest thousand?.

  1. A.5000
  2. B.6000
  3. C.7000
  4. D.8000

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Rounding Example

You have a measurement of 5764 meters. You need to report this measurement rounded to the nearest thousand.

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    Calculate Round 5764 to the nearest thousand.

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