Approximation - JSS1 Mathematics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is approximation primarily used for?
Finding exact values
Simplifying calculations
Memorizing numbers
Generating random data
When rounding the number 647 to the nearest tens place, what is the result?
600
640
650
700
Which operation involves obtaining approximate values for practical purposes?
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Rounding 8,946 to the nearest thousands results in:
8,900
8,950
9,000
9,100
What does quantitative reasoning primarily involve?
Using qualitative data
Making guesses
Applying mathematical principles
Avoiding numbers
Approximation is useful in situations where:
Exact values are always needed
Accuracy is not important
Values need to be estimated
Computers handle calculations
Quantitative reasoning involves:
Guessing numbers randomly
Using numbers to analyze information
Avoiding calculations
Using qualitative data only
Approximation is commonly used in:
Exact measurements
Engineering estimates
Historical records
Poetry
Rounding 349 to the nearest hundreds place results in:
300
350
340
400