DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE I 1. (a) (i) Calculate the value of \( \sqrt{(7.1)^{2}+(2.9)^{2}} \), giving your answer correct to a) \( \quad 2 \) significant figures (1 mark) b) \( \quad 2 \) decimal places. (1 mark) (ii) Write the following quantities in ascending order. \[ \frac{12}{25}, \quad 0.46, \quad 47 \% \] WRITE IN THIS AREA \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \( \qquad \) \[ <. \] \( \qquad \) (1 mark)
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First additional information (≈50-100 words): Did you know that the concept of the square root has been around for thousands of years? The ancient Babylonians had their own methods for approximating square roots as far back as 2000 BC! They developed an iterative process essentially similar to what we now call the "Babylonian method" or "Heron's method," which was quite advanced for its time. Today, square roots are not just a numerical curiosity; they are used across scientific fields, from calculating distances to understanding patterns in nature! Second additional information (≈50-100 words): When dealing with comparisons like your ascending order question, always convert percentages to decimal form for clarity. Remember that \( 47\% \) is equivalent to \( 0.47 \) when you divide by 100. You can also use visual aids, like number lines, to help you see where numbers fall relative to each other. Using fractions can also confuse things if not converted, which is why converting \( \frac{12}{25} \) to \( 0.48 \) can help you see it fits nicely between the others. Loving numbers can really make math more fun!
