Math Problem Statement

the sides of a rectangle are 6,3 and 4,8 each correct to 1 d.p calculate the upper bound of the area of the rectangle

Solution

To calculate the upper bound of the area of the rectangle, we need to account for the fact that the given side lengths are each rounded to 1 decimal place. For each side, the upper bound will be the maximum value just before rounding down.

Steps:

  1. Find the upper bounds of the sides:

    • For the side of length 6.3 (rounded to 1 decimal place), the upper bound is 6.35.
    • For the side of length 3.4 (rounded to 1 decimal place), the upper bound is 3.45.
    • For the side of length 4.8 (rounded to 1 decimal place), the upper bound is 4.85.
  2. Calculate the area using the upper bounds of the sides:

    • The area of the rectangle is found by multiplying the two sides (length × width).
    • The area will be at its maximum when using the upper bounds of both sides:

Area=6.35×4.85\text{Area} = 6.35 \times 4.85

Now, let's calculate the result:

Area=6.35×4.85=30.8475square units\text{Area} = 6.35 \times 4.85 = 30.8475 \, \text{square units}

Thus, the upper bound of the area of the rectangle is approximately 30.85 square units.

Would you like more details on any of the steps or concepts? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find the lower bound for the area of the rectangle?
  2. What is the concept of upper and lower bounds in measurements?
  3. How would you calculate the area of a triangle using similar rounding methods?
  4. How does rounding affect the precision of measurements in geometry?
  5. How do you find the perimeter of a rectangle given rounded measurements?

Tip: Always consider the rounding precision (1 d.p., 2 d.p., etc.) when working with measurements, as it helps determine the bounds and gives you the range of possible values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Measurement
Rounding
Area of Rectangle

Formulas

Area of a rectangle = length × width

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8