Maths Skills

Question 1

What does “give the answer to an appropriate number of sig figs” means

Answer 1

The final answer is given to the same number of sig figs at the lowest number of sig figs used in your calculation

Question 2

How do you convert units for Kg, g and Mg

Answer 2

Kg to g is x1000
g to Mg is x1000
Mg to g is divide 1000
G to Kg is divide 1000

Question 3

What is converting units for m3 dm3 and cm3

Answer 3

M3 to dm3= x1000
Dm3 to cm3- x1000
Cm3 to dm3 is divide by 1000
dm3 to m3 is divide by 100

Question 4

What is the rule with standard form

Answer 4

Number of values after first digit but before the decimal point
3126700.01
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Number of zeros before the number starts is the power as well
0.00007234
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