Numeracy Higher November 2021 Unit 1 Q1
1. The skeleton of a dinosaur was found in Wyoming, USA, in 2008.
This skeleton is now on display in a shopping mall in Dubai.
Here are some facts about this skeleton.
- It was transported 7500 miles from Wyoming to Dubai.
- It is over 155 million years old.
- It is 80 feet (ft) long and 25 feet tall.
(a)
Assume:
- the skeleton had been transported complete in one crate,
- the crate was in the shape of a cuboid.
Which of the following would be the best estimate of the volume of the crate?
Circle your answer. [1]
20 000 ft3 20 000 ft2 2000 ft2 200 000 ft3 2000 ft3
(b) Which of the following is 155 million written in standard form?
Circle your answer. [1]
Circle your answer. [1]
\(15{\cdot}5 \times 10^{7}\) \(1{\cdot}55 \times 10^{4}\) \(1{\cdot}55 \times 10^{6}\) \(155 \times 10^{6}\) \(1{\cdot}55 \times 10^{8}\)
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 20 000 ft3 | B1 |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1.55 × 108 | B1 |