JAMB Mathematics 1997 Question 2

Question 2

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Evaluate 64.7642 − 35.2362 correct to 3 significant figures.

  1. A.2960
  2. B.2950
  3. C.2860
  4. D.2850
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Answer: B (2950)

Explanation

Use the difference of two squares: (64.764 − 35.236)(64.764 + 35.236) = 29.528 × 100 = 2952.8, which is 2950 to 3 significant figures.