All Students Should Get This Easy Math CXC / CSEC Question Right

Computations are some of the easiest questions of CXC / CSEC math exams and usually appear as the first set of questions in your CXC multiple choice math section. The mathematics CXC Syllabus onlines the computation objective as follows:

On completion of this section students should be able to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of place value;

2. demonstrate computational skills;

3. be aware of the importance of accuracy in computation;

4. appreciate the need for numeracy in everyday life;

5. demionstrate the ability to make estimates fit for purpose.

Here are 4 computation questions that were part of past cxc multiple choice. Learn them. Do not fail the easiest part of the multiple choice section.

The Place value of 4 in the number 832.14 is
(A) hundreds
(B) tenths
(C) hundredths
(D) ones

The number 2549 written to 2 significant figures is
(A) 25
(B) 26
(C) 2500
(D) 2600

The number 32747 written to 4 significant figures is
(A) 32740
(B) 32750
(C) 3274
(D) 3275

The number 2747 written to 3 significant figures is
(A) 2740
(B) 2750
(C) 274
(D) 275

Here is a tip on Place Value: