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Worked Example 2: Bounds in Division

Part of Bounds & Error IntervalsGCSE Mathematics

This study notes covers Worked Example 2: Bounds in Division within Bounds & Error Intervals for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Bounds & Error Intervals in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 6 of 6 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 6 of 6

Practice

14 questions

Recall

5 flashcards

Worked Example 2: Bounds in Division

Distance = 100 km (nearest 10 km), Time = 2 hours (nearest hour). Find the minimum speed.

Step 1 Find bounds for each

Distance: LB = 95, UB = 105

Time: LB = 1.5, UB = 2.5

Step 2 For minimum speed = min distance ÷ max time

Min speed = LB(distance) ÷ UB(time)

= 95 ÷ 2.5 = 38 km/h

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Practice Questions for Bounds & Error Intervals

A length is 240 cm to the nearest 10 cm. What is the lower bound of the length?

  • A. 230 cm
  • B. 235 cm
  • C. 239 cm
  • D. 245 cm
1 markfoundation

A mass m is 45 kg to the nearest kilogram. Write down the error interval for m using inequality notation.

2 marksfoundation

Quick Recall Flashcards

Rationalising
Remove surd from denominator: 1/√2 = √2/2
Max of A ÷ B
Max = UB(A) ÷ LB(B). Big top, small bottom = big answer

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