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Question 38

To deliver a package, a drone flies x x\,x km due East and then y y\,y km due North.

x=4.6x = 4.6x=4.6 km correct to the nearest 100 metres

y=9.3y = 9.3y=9.3 km correct to the nearest 100 metres

Calculate the lower bound for the straight-line distance d d\,d from the drone's starting point to its final position.

You must show all your working.

Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

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52 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Maths Bounds. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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