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Approximation, scientific notation and error

Round to significant figures, use scientific notation and calculate percentage error and bounds.

In review 5th Year6th Year HigherOrdinaryFoundation
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Numeric answerPaper 1 – Number
The true value of a quantity is 91 and an estimate is 100. Find the absolute error.
Whole numbers, decimals (2.5) or fractions (3/4).
Hint 1

Error = |true value − estimate|.

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