IGCSEMathsEdexcelMaths AFoundationExam Questions1. Numbers & the Number SystemUsing a Calculator

Using a Calculator (Edexcel IGCSE Maths A: Foundation): Exam Questions

Exam code: 4MA1

13 mins3 questions
1a
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Write these numbers in order of size.

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Start with the smallest number.

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1b
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Find the value of cube root of 175.616 end root

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1c
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Find the square of –4.1

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1d
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(i) Work out the value of fraction numerator square root of 2.9 cross times 3.76 end root over denominator 4.2 minus 0.63 end fraction

Write down all the figures on your calculator display

(ii) Give your answer to part (d) (i) correct to 3 significant figures.

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2a
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Work out the value of fraction numerator 9 over denominator 12.4 end fraction plus fraction numerator 5.3 cross times 2.8 over denominator 9.64 end fraction

Give your answer as a decimal.
Write down all the figures on your calculator display

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2b1 mark

Write your answer to part (a) correct to 3 significant figures.

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3
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Work out the value of fraction numerator 5.2 squared plus 8.7 over denominator square root of 14.5 end root end fraction

Write down all the figures on your calculator display.

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