Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics study guide
Measures and accuracy Study Guide
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Standard and Compound Measures
Use appropriate standard units and convert between related units before calculating. Decimal quantities must be interpreted carefully: for example, 2.5 hours means 2 hours and 30 minutes, not 2 hours and 5 minutes. Compound measures combine
Use appropriate standard units and convert between related units before calculating. Decimal quantities must be interpreted carefully: for example, 2.5 hours means 2 hours and 30 minutes, not 2 hours and 5 minutes. Compound measures combine units, such as kilometres per hour, grams per cubic centimetre or cost per item; keep the units consistent throughout the calculation and include a suitable unit in the answer.
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