APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO
Definition Of Approximately Equal To
If the values of two quantities, A and B, are approximately equal, then we can say that A is approximately equal to B, or vice versa.
More About Approximately Equal To
The symbol for 'approximately equal to' is ∼.
Examples of Approximately Equal To
∼ 1, as the numerator in the fraction is almost equal to the denominator; we can approximate it to 1. (or)
∼ 1
= 0.75, as the first digit to the right of the decimal point is greater than 5, round up the number to 1.
So, ∼ 1.
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Solved Example Clockple on Approximate
Ques: Which of the following is approximately equal to 
?
Choices:
A. 7
B. 9
C. 1
D. 0
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Step 1: [Original Expression.]
Step 2: ∼ 1 [Round to 1, if the numerator almost equals the denominator.]
Step 3: So, ∼ 1.
Quick Summary
- The symbol '∼' represents 'approximately equal to'.
- Approximation is used when exact values are not necessary or practical.
- Rounding can be used to approximate numbers.
🍎 Teacher Insights
Use visual aids like number lines to demonstrate how close numbers need to be to be considered approximately equal. Emphasize the context in which approximation is useful, such as estimating costs or measurements.🎓 Prerequisites
- Equality
- Fractions
- Rounding
Check Your Knowledge
Q1: Which of the following is approximately equal to 8/9?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does the symbol '∼' mean?
A: The symbol '∼' means 'approximately equal to'.
Q: When do we use approximately equal to?
A: We use approximately equal to when exact values are not necessary or when dealing with rounded numbers.