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Write down the error interval for each of the following questions:
Question 1:     The weight of a crate, d, correct to 2 significant figures is 120kg. Write down the error interval for d
Question 2:     The number of pies in a factory, f, correct to 3 significant figures is 2,650 pies. Write down the error interval for f
Question 3:     The length of a road, p, rounded to 2 decimal places is 6.28km. Write down the error interval for the length of the road.
Question 4:     A number, q, truncated to 1 decimal place is 3.0. Write down the error interval for q
Question 5:     The area of a plot of land, t, correct to 1 significant figure is 700m². Write down the error interval for t
Question 6:     The weight of a pencil case, y, rounded to the nearest 100g is 300g. Write down the error interval for y
Question 7:     The speed of a car, z, rounded to the nearest whole number is 56km/h. Write down the error interval for z
Question 8:     A number, u, truncated to 2 decimal places is 9.33. Write down the error interval for u
Question 9:     The width of a box, v, rounded to the nearest 10mm is 110mm. Write down the error interval for v
Question 10:     The quantity of water in a bottle, v, rounded to the nearest whole number is 633ml. Write down the error interval for v
Question 11:     A number, e, rounded to 1 decimal place is 87.9. Write down the error interval for e
Question 12:     A number, k, correct to 3 significant figures is 40.8. Write down the error interval for k

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