Rounding Off According to the Context (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Quizzes
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What does context-based rounding prioritise over mathematical convention?
What does context-based rounding prioritise over mathematical convention?
Practical usefulness
According to standard rounding rules, which unit digits round DOWN to the lower ten?
According to standard rounding rules, which unit digits round DOWN to the lower ten?
1, 2, 3, 4
Why can't you simply apply standard rounding to real-world problems?
Why can't you simply apply standard rounding to real-world problems?
The answer must make practical sense
What is TRUE about fractions of real-world items like buses or packs?
What is TRUE about fractions of real-world items like buses or packs?
You cannot buy, hire or use them
How do South African shops round cash totals since 1c and 2c coins are no longer used?
How do South African shops round cash totals since 1c and 2c coins are no longer used?
Round down to nearest 5c
If for muffin packs, how many packs must you buy?
If for muffin packs, how many packs must you buy?
7 packs
232 people need buses holding 50 each. If , how many buses are needed?
232 people need buses holding 50 each. If , how many buses are needed?
5 buses
If 5 buses with 50 seats each carry 232 people, how many empty seats are there?
If 5 buses with 50 seats each carry 232 people, how many empty seats are there?
18 empty seats
A 260 cm window needs 100 cm blinds. If , how many blinds are needed?
A 260 cm window needs 100 cm blinds. If , how many blinds are needed?
3 blinds
If your cash total is R13.69 in South Africa, what do you actually pay?
If your cash total is R13.69 in South Africa, what do you actually pay?
R13.65