Numeracy Higher November 2016 Unit 2 Q7
7. Here is some information from a 2014 geographical journal:
- Population of the UK: \(6{\cdot}5 \times 10^{7}\), correct to the nearest 1 000 000
- Area of the UK: 244 000 km2, correct to the nearest 1000 km2
Using these figures, calculate the greatest possible value for the population density of the UK, in population per km2. [4]
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Sight of 65 500 000 or equivalent | B1 | Allow use of 65 499 999 or equivalent throughout |
| Sight of 243 500 65 500 000 ÷ 243 500 = 268(·993…) or 269 (population/km2) | B1 M1 A1 | Accept 270 from correct working |