Home / iGCSE Mathematics (0580) :E1.8 Use the four rules for calculations with whole numbers, decimals and fractions (including mixed numbers and improper fractions), including correct ordering of operations and use of brackets. iGCSE Style Questions Paper 2

iGCSE Mathematics (0580) :E1.8 Use the four rules for calculations with whole numbers, decimals and fractions (including mixed numbers and improper fractions), including correct ordering of operations and use of brackets. iGCSE Style Questions Paper 2

Question

Work out, giving each answer in standard form.

$( \mathbf{a} )$ $\left ( 2. 1\times 10^{101}\right ) \times \left ( 8\times 10^{101}\right )$

$( \mathbf{b} )$ $\left ( 2. 1\times 10^{101}\right ) + \left ( 2. 1\times 10^{100}\right )$

▶️Answer/Explanation

(a) $1.68 \times 10^{203}$

(b) $2.31 \times 10^{101}$

(a)
$
(2.1 \times 10^{101}) \times (8 \times 10^{101})
$
coefficients
$
2.1 \times 8 = 16.8
$
exponents (laws of indices):
$
10^{101} \times 10^{101} = 10^{202}
$
$
= 16.8 \times 10^{202}
$
$
= 1.68 \times 10^{203}
$

(b)
$
(2.1 \times 10^{101}) + (2.1 \times 10^{100})
$
common coefficient
$
= 2.1 \times 10^{100}(10^1 + 1)
$
$
= 2.1 \times 10^{100}(10 + 1)
$
$
= 2.1 \times 10^{100} \times 11
$
$
= 23.1 \times 10^{100}
$
$
= 2.31 \times 10^{101}
$

Question

Write $174000$ in standard form.

▶️Answer/Explanation

$1.74\times 10^5$

Standard form is written as

$
a \times 10^n \quad \text{where} \, 1 \leq a < 10
$
$
174000 = 1.74 \times 10^5
$

Question

Without using your calculator, work out \(1\frac{5}{6}+\frac{9}{10}.\)

You must show your working and give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.

Answer/Explanation

Ans: \(\frac{55}{30}+\frac{27}{30}oe or (1)\frac{25}{30}+\frac{27}{30}oe\frac{82}{30}oe or(1)\frac{52}{30}oe2\frac{11}{15}\) M2 must be scored

Question

 Write as a single fraction in its simplest form.
\(3 – \frac{t+2}{t-1}\)

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

\(\frac{2t-5}{t-1}\) final answer

Question

Give each answer as a fraction in its lowest terms.
Work out.
(a) \(\frac{3}{4} – \frac{1}{12}\)
(b) \(2 \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{4}{25}\)

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

(a) \(\frac{9}{12} – \frac{1}{12}\) oe
\([=]\frac{8}{12}\) oe \([=] \frac{2}{3}\)

(b) \(\frac{5}{2} \times \frac{4}{25}\) oe
Cancelling shown or \(\frac{21}{50}\) oe \([=]\frac{2}{5}\)

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