iGCSE Mathematics (0580) :E1.6 Order quantities by magnitude and demonstrate familiarity with the symbols.iGCSE Style Questions Paper 2

Question

Calculate.

$\frac{4.87 – 2.7}{-0.2 + \sqrt[3]{0.729}}$

▶️ Answer/Explanation

Solution

Ans: 3.1

Numerator: 4.87 – 2.7 = 2.17.

Denominator: -0.2 + 0.9 = 0.7 (since 0.9³=0.729).

Final calculation: 2.17 ÷ 0.7 ≈ 3.1.

Question

Write down the number that is 9 greater than −23.

▶️ Answer/Explanation

Solution

-14

Simply add 9 to -23: -23 + 9 = -14.

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