Mathematics GCSE
truncation versus rounding
What truncation versus rounding means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of truncation versus rounding
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Truncation chops the digits rather than rounding them, so a truncated 8.3 cm gives 8.3 ≤ x < 8.4.
Topics that use truncation versus rounding
- Number - Measures and accuracy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- calculating with bounds
- compound measures
- Error interval
- error intervals
- Inverse operation
- Limits of accuracy
- Lower limit
- Problem solving in context
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