4MA0 Foundation June 2011 Paper 1 Q1

EdexcelFoundationOld spec7 marksProperties of NumbersRounding

1 The table shows the melting point of each of 6 metals.

MetalMelting point (°C)
Nickel1452
Copper1083
Platinum1773
Gold1063
Silicon1411
Iron1530
(a) Which of the numbers in the table is the smallest number? (1)
(b) Write the number 1083 in words. (1)
(c) Write down the value of the 5 in the number 1452 (1)
(d) Write the number 1773 correct to the nearest ten. (1)
(e) Which number in the table is a multiple of 10? (1)
(f) One of the numbers in the table, when written correct to the nearest hundred, is 1400
Write down this number. (1)
(g) The melting point of silver is 102°C lower than the melting point of gold.
Work out the melting point of silver. (1)