IB skill practice

Apply Simpson rule estimates

Use Simpson rule with three ordinates to estimate an integral.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Apply Simpson rule estimates - exam scenario

A community clinic uses Simpson's rule with spacing \(h=3\) and ordinates 7, 8, 10. Estimate the integral. Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.