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Types of Rounding

Part of Rounding & EstimationGCSE Mathematics

This deep dive covers Types of Rounding within Rounding & Estimation for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Rounding & Estimation in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 13 exam-style questions and 6 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 3 of 5 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 3 of 5

Practice

13 questions

Recall

6 flashcards

Types of Rounding

Type What It Means Example: 3.847
1 d.p. 1 digit after decimal point 3.8 (look at 4, round down)
2 d.p. 2 digits after decimal point 3.85 (look at 7, round up)
1 s.f. 1 significant figure 4 (from first non-zero)
2 s.f. 2 significant figures 3.8

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Practice Questions for Rounding & Estimation

Round 4.673 to 1 decimal place.

  • A. 4.6
  • B. 4.7
  • C. 4.67
  • D. 5.0
1 markfoundation

A student says '3.50 and 3.5 are exactly the same number so they have the same number of significant figures.' Explain why the student is wrong.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

Estimation
Round each number to 1 s.f., then calculate
Rounding Rule
Look at the next digit: 0-4 round down, 5-9 round up

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