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Bounds in calculations — problem 2 · Maths4U Original · 6 marks
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Maths4U Original · M4U-EXT-0580-CALCULATION-BOUNDS-P02

A rectangle has recorded length 16 cm and width 8 cm. Each was independently rounded to the nearest \(\displaystyle \frac{1}{10}\) cm. Both true dimensions are positive.

  1. Find a lower bound for the rectangle area in \(\displaystyle \mathrm{cm}^{2}\). Explain your reasoning. [2]
  2. Find an upper bound for its area in \(\displaystyle \mathrm{cm}^{2}\). Explain your reasoning. [2]
  3. Find a lower bound for its perimeter in cm. Explain your reasoning. [2]
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