Rounding Off According to the Context (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Flashcards
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Context-based rounding definition
Context-based rounding definition
Rounding considering real-world situation vs math rules
Standard rounding: digits 1-4
Standard rounding: digits 1-4
Round down to lower ten
Standard rounding: digits 5-9
Standard rounding: digits 5-9
Round up to higher ten
Why ignore standard rules in context
Why ignore standard rules in context
To get sensible, practical real-world answer
SA cash rounding practice
SA cash rounding practice
Round to nearest 5c
Direction of SA cash rounding
Direction of SA cash rounding
Round down to benefit customers
When to round up in real-world problems
When to round up in real-world problems
When you need 'enough' of something
Buying fractions of real items (buses, packs)
Buying fractions of real items (buses, packs)
Cannot - must buy whole units
Card payment rounding in SA
Card payment rounding in SA
No rounding - pay exact amount
Exam tip for context rounding
Exam tip for context rounding
Explain why you rounded up/down based on context