Rounding (Grade 10 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of rounding numbers?
What is the main purpose of rounding numbers?
To make calculations easier and practical
When rounding to the nearest ten, what happens to numbers with units digits from 1 to 4?
When rounding to the nearest ten, what happens to numbers with units digits from 1 to 4?
They are rounded down to the lower ten
When rounding to the nearest ten, what happens to numbers with units digits from 5 to 9?
When rounding to the nearest ten, what happens to numbers with units digits from 5 to 9?
They are rounded up to the higher ten
Why is context important when rounding in real-life situations?
Why is context important when rounding in real-life situations?
Context determines what is practical
In South Africa, cash payments are rounded to the nearest what?
In South Africa, cash payments are rounded to the nearest what?
5c
Jacolene caters for 54 people. Muffins come in packs of 8. How many packs must she buy?
Jacolene caters for 54 people. Muffins come in packs of 8. How many packs must she buy?
7 packs
A group of 232 people needs buses. Each bus carries 50. How many buses are needed?
A group of 232 people needs buses. Each bus carries 50. How many buses are needed?
5 buses
If 5 buses carrying 50 each transport 232 people, how many empty seats are there?
If 5 buses carrying 50 each transport 232 people, how many empty seats are there?
18 seats
Ludwe needs blinds for a 260 cm window. Blinds are 100 cm wide. How many blinds does he need?
Ludwe needs blinds for a 260 cm window. Blinds are 100 cm wide. How many blinds does he need?
3 blinds
What should you avoid doing with rounding rules in word problems?
What should you avoid doing with rounding rules in word problems?
Automatically applying mathematical rules