Applied Math (Skills Standard)

Which mathematical operation is required to solve problems involving only positive numbers, such as adding 10 to another number?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

What is the process of converting a familiar fraction like ½ to a decimal?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

How do you calculate the average or mean of a set of numbers such as 10, 11, and 12?

• Add the numbers and divide by 3

• Subtract the smallest from the largest

• Multiply the numbers together

• Divide the largest by the smallest

What is the correct method to solve problems using mixed units, such as adding 6 feet and 4 inches to 3 feet and 10 inches?

• Convert all measurements to inches

• Convert all measurements to feet

• Add feet and inches separately

• Subtract inches from feet

Which of the following is a step in identifying the best deal from a group of solutions?

• Compare the values of all options

• Ignore the highest value

• Choose the first option

• Select the option with the most steps

What is necessary when rearranging a formula to find the area of a basic shape?

• Identify the correct equation

• Use a calculator

• Convert units to meters

• Ensure all variables are correctly isolated

What is the first step in solving an equation for a variable?

• Isolate the variable on one side

• Multiply all terms by zero

• Ignore the variable

• Convert all numbers to fractions

How do you determine the perimeter of a rectangle?

• Subtract the width from the length

• Divide the length by the width

• Multiply the length by the width

• Add the lengths of all sides

What is the correct method to convert a percentage to a decimal?

• Subtract 100

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 100

• Add 100

What is the process to convert a decimal like 0.75 to a fraction?

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 100

• Add 0.25

• Write as 75/100 and simplify to 3/4