Precision: Challenge & Extension

Mathematics
Grade 6
11 questions
~22 mins
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A challenging worksheet focusing on the concept of precision in adding decimals to 2 decimal places, designed for extension and deeper understanding.

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Precision: Challenge & Extension

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions carefully. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate the sum: 12.345 + 7.89 with proper decimal precision.
[2 marks]
2.
Add the following decimals: 3.456 + 2.78 + 1.234, ensuring all sums are rounded to 2 decimal places.
[3 marks]
3.
If a recipe calls for 0.75 kg of sugar and you add 1.25 kg, what is the total weight of sugar used? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.
[3 marks]
4.
Construct a line segment on the grid that measures exactly 4.56 units in length using the grid lines.
[2 marks]
5.
A store sells 3.789 kg of apples and 2.456 kg of oranges. Find the total weight, rounded to 2 decimal places.
[2 marks]
6.
A swimmer completes a 50.123 km swim, but due to a miscalculation, they recorded only 49.87 km. What is the error margin? Round to 2 decimal places.
[2 marks]
7.
Add 9.99 and 5.555, then round the result to 2 decimal places.
[2 marks]
8.
Identify the mistake in this calculation: 4.56 + 3.44 = 8.00. Explain and correct it.
[3 marks]
9.
Solve 7.89 + 2.345 + 1.234, providing the answer rounded to 2 decimal places.
[3 marks]
10.
A technician measures the length of a cable as 12.3456 meters. Due to measurement error, the actual length could be between 12.34 m and 12.35 m. What is the maximum possible error?
[3 marks]
11.
Challenge: Add 123.4567 and 89.1234, then round to 2 decimal places. Explain the importance of precision in your answer.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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