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Quick questions on Calculator policy and strategy - ACT Mathematics
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What is q1?Show answer
A recipe needs cup of sugar per batch. How much sugar is needed for 5 batches? [1 point]
What is q2?Show answer
Which is the better use of the calculator: computing , or recognising that ? [1 point]
What are entry errors?Show answer
A missing bracket or a mis-keyed negative gives a confidently wrong answer. Sanity-check the size and sign of every calculator result.
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