Estimating and Measuring Length and Distance (Grade 10 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Flashcards

Reasonable guess without precise tools

Shoulder to fingertips with arm outstretched

One large step or jump

Small objects; has cm and mm units

Flexible; has cm and m units; measures curves

Exactly 1m; each click = 1m distance

Total distance travelled by vehicle (cumulative)

$ext{Quantity} imes ext{Price per unit}$

Estimation can cause insufficient material & costly mistakes

Often sold in whole units; must round up