Functional Skills Maths Quiz Level 2

• 0.25

• 0.5

• 0.75

• 1.25

Answer explanation

To convert the fraction \(\frac{3}{4}\) to a decimal, divide 3 by 4. This results in 0.75, which is the correct answer. The other options do not represent \(\frac{3}{4}\) accurately.

What is 20% of 150?

• 15

• 30

• 45

• 60

Answer explanation

To find 20% of 150, multiply 150 by 0.20. This gives you 30, which is the correct answer. Therefore, 20% of 150 is 30.

Round 456.789 to the nearest whole number.

• 456

• 457

• 458

• 459

Answer explanation

To round 456.789 to the nearest whole number, look at the digit after the decimal point (7). Since it is 5 or greater, round up. Therefore, 456.789 rounds to 457.

What is the place value of 5 in the number 3,582?

• 5

• 50

• 500

• 5,000

Answer explanation

In the number 3,582, the digit 5 is in the hundreds place. Therefore, its place value is 500, making the correct answer 500.

• -19

• -5

• 5

• 19

Answer explanation

To calculate -7 + 12, start from -7 on the number line and move 12 units to the right. This results in 5, which is the correct answer.

• 54

• 56

• 58

• 60

Answer explanation

To find the product of 8 and 7, multiply them: 8 × 7 = 56. Therefore, the correct answer is 56.

Divide 144 by 12.

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

Answer explanation

To find the result of 144 divided by 12, perform the division: 144 ÷ 12 = 12. Therefore, the correct answer is 12.

Which of the following numbers is a prime number?

• 9

• 15

• 17

• 21

Answer explanation

A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. Among the choices, 17 is prime, as it can only be divided by 1 and 17, while 9, 15, and 21 have other divisors.

What is the greatest common factor of 24 and 36?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 12

Answer explanation

To find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 24 and 36, we list their factors: 24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24) and 36 (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 36). The largest common factor is 12.

Estimate the sum of 47.8 and 32.6 by rounding each number to the nearest ten.

• 70

• 80

• 90

• 100

Answer explanation

Rounding 47.8 to the nearest ten gives 50, and rounding 32.6 gives 30. Adding these rounded values, 50 + 30 equals 80. However, if we consider the next ten, 50 + 40 equals 90, which is the closest estimate.