ECZ 2022 · O-Level Paper 1 — Approximations

The mass of a loaf of bread is 702.1 g, correct to 1 decimal place. Find the lower limit of the mass.

  • A. 702.0g
  • B. 701.6g
  • C. 702.15g
  • D. 702.05g

Verified working — step 1

"Correct to 1 decimal place" means rounded to the nearest 0.1 g - so the true mass can sit at most half of 0.1 below the stated value.

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