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BECE Mathematics 2022 Objective — Question 22

Question 22 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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An estimated length of a twine is given as 4.8 cm, when corrected to 2 significant figures. Find the least possible length of the twine.

  • A. 4.74cm
  • B. 4.75cmCorrect
  • C. 4.79cm
  • D. 4.81cm
  • E. 4.84cm

Explanation

A value that rounds to 4.8 lies from 4.75 up to 4.85. The least is 4.75 cm.

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