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Finite-digit Arithmetic Problem Sheet

This document is a problem sheet for MATH2033, focusing on finite-digit arithmetic in scientific computation. It includes three problems that require calculations using both exact and approximate methods (three-digit chopping and rounding) along with the computation of absolute errors. References are made to a numerical analysis textbook for further study.

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Finite-digit Arithmetic Problem Sheet

This document is a problem sheet for MATH2033, focusing on finite-digit arithmetic in scientific computation. It includes three problems that require calculations using both exact and approximate methods (three-digit chopping and rounding) along with the computation of absolute errors. References are made to a numerical analysis textbook for further study.

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MATH2033 (2023–2024)

Introduction to Scientific Computation

Finite-Digit Arithmetic

PROBLEM SHEET

Problem 1
Let x = 45 and y = 13 .
a Compute x + y .

b Compute x ⊕ y using:

i) three-digit chopping.
ii) three-digit rounding.

c Compute the absolute error in the approximations asked for in part b.

Problem 2
Let x = 45 and y = 13 .
a Compute x × y .

b Compute x ⊗ y using:

i) three-digit chopping.
ii) three-digit rounding.

c Compute the absolute error in the approximations asked for in part b.

Problem 3
Let x = 13 , y = 3
11
and z = 3
20
.
a Compute x − y + z .

b Compute (x y) ⊕ z using:

i) three-digit chopping.
ii) three-digit rounding.

c Compute the absolute error in the approximations asked for in part b.

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References

• Burden, Faires & Burden, Numerical Analysis, 10E

– Section 1.2

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