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You may need to use 'borrowing' when ____ decimals
You may need to use 'borrowing' when ____ decimals
subtracting
Percent means ____ and a ____ expresses a value that is part of 100
Percent means ____ and a ____ expresses a value that is part of 100
per hundred/ percentage
What is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator?
What is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator?
improper fraction
What is the rate or proportion of each hundred referred to as?
What is the rate or proportion of each hundred referred to as?
What is the result of dividing one number by another called?
What is the result of dividing one number by another called?
What is the result of multiplying two numbers together called?
What is the result of multiplying two numbers together called?
What system of measurements uses the base function of ten?
What system of measurements uses the base function of ten?
What is the number used to divide into another number?
What is the number used to divide into another number?
What do you call numbers expressed as a fraction of a part using 10 as its base number?
What do you call numbers expressed as a fraction of a part using 10 as its base number?
What is a whole number and a fraction combined into one number called?
What is a whole number and a fraction combined into one number called?
A numerical expression of the number of portions of a whole using the number of portions over the designated whole number refers to what?
A numerical expression of the number of portions of a whole using the number of portions over the designated whole number refers to what?
A ____ expresses a value that is part of 100
A ____ expresses a value that is part of 100
When adding decimals, you add columns from:
When adding decimals, you add columns from:
1 lb is equal to how many ounces?
1 lb is equal to how many ounces?
How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?
How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?
How many tablespoons are in 2 fluid ounces?
How many tablespoons are in 2 fluid ounces?
How many cups are in 1 pint?
How many cups are in 1 pint?
How many teaspoons are in 60 gtt?
How many teaspoons are in 60 gtt?
When multiplying fractions, what do you do?
When multiplying fractions, what do you do?
When multiplying 3.25 by 8.725, you disregard the decimal points, multiply 325 by 8725, and then move the decimal point over ____ places.
When multiplying 3.25 by 8.725, you disregard the decimal points, multiply 325 by 8725, and then move the decimal point over ____ places.
What must you do first when adding or subtracting fractions?
What must you do first when adding or subtracting fractions?
When adding the numbers 4326 and 1598, which two numerals should you add first?
When adding the numbers 4326 and 1598, which two numerals should you add first?
When dividing fractions, what do you do with the second fraction?
When dividing fractions, what do you do with the second fraction?
In a division problem, where does the divisor go?
In a division problem, where does the divisor go?
When the word 'of' is used in conjunction with percent, what does it mean?
When the word 'of' is used in conjunction with percent, what does it mean?
What indicates that the numerator is larger than the denominator?
What indicates that the numerator is larger than the denominator?
Provide an example of a fraction.
Provide an example of a fraction.
What is a mixed fraction?
What is a mixed fraction?
What are examples of improper fractions?
What are examples of improper fractions?
What indicates part of a whole number like a decimal?
What indicates part of a whole number like a decimal?
Provide an example of mixed fractions.
Provide an example of mixed fractions.
A ____ fraction includes both a whole number and a fraction
A ____ fraction includes both a whole number and a fraction
What does micro- mean in measurement?
What does micro- mean in measurement?
What expresses a relationship between two components?
What expresses a relationship between two components?
What are the two outer numbers in a proportion called?
What are the two outer numbers in a proportion called?
What does kilo- represent in units?
What does kilo- represent in units?
What is the bottom number of a fraction called?
What is the bottom number of a fraction called?
What expresses the relationship between two ratios?
What expresses the relationship between two ratios?
What does deci- mean in measurement?
What does deci- mean in measurement?
What is the term for the middle number in a ratio?
What is the term for the middle number in a ratio?
What is the top number of a fraction called?
What is the top number of a fraction called?
Solve this equation: 840 - 492=
Solve this equation: 840 - 492=
Solve this equation: 574 x 15 =
Solve this equation: 574 x 15 =
One cup is the equivalent of ____ fluid ounces
One cup is the equivalent of ____ fluid ounces
What does centi- represent in units?
What does centi- represent in units?
What does deci- represent in units?
What does deci- represent in units?
What does hecto- represent in units?
What does hecto- represent in units?
What does deka- represent in units?
What does deka- represent in units?
What does centi- represent in units?
What does centi- represent in units?
What does kilo- represent in units?
What does kilo- represent in units?
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Study Notes
Basic Terms and Definitions
- Borrowing required when subtracting decimals.
- Percent denotes per hundred and expresses a value as a percentage.
- An improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to its denominator.
- Percentage indicates rate or proportion of each hundred.
- A dividend is the result of dividing one number by another.
- A product results from multiplying two numbers.
- The metric system uses a base function of ten for measurements.
- A divisor is the number used to divide another.
Decimal and Fraction Concepts
- A decimal represents part of a whole number, utilizing 10 as its base; also denotes the period separating whole from fractional parts.
- A mixed fraction combines a whole number and a fraction.
- A fraction expresses portions of a whole, such as 1/8.
- To add decimals, do so from right to left.
Measurement Units
- 1 lb is equivalent to 16 oz.
- 3 teaspoons (t or tsp) equal 1 tablespoon (T or tbs).
- 2 tablespoons (T or tbs) equal 1 fluid ounce (fl oz).
- 1 pint (pt) contains 2 cups.
- 60 drops (gtt) equal 1 teaspoon (t or tsp).
Mathematical Operations
- For multiplying fractions, multiply numerators and denominators straight across.
- When multiplying decimals, multiply disregarding decimal points, then adjust the decimal placement based on the total of digits after the decimal.
- Add or subtract fractions by first converting mixed fractions into improper fractions.
- For dividing fractions, reverse the numerator and denominator of the second fraction before multiplying straight across.
Proportions and Relationships
- The divisor in a division problem is placed outside the bracket.
- The term "of" used with percent indicates multiplication.
- Improper fractions denote that the numerator exceeds the denominator.
- A reduced fraction expresses a relationship between portions of a hole.
- Ratio describes relationships between two components and proportion relates two ratios.
Metric Prefixes
- Micro- indicates one-millionth (1/1,000,000) of a unit.
- Kilo- denotes 1000 units.
- Dezi- signifies 1/10 of a unit.
- Centi- represents 1/100 of a unit.
- Hecto- stands for 100 units.
- Deka- indicates 10 units.
- Milli- equals 1/1000 of a unit.
Fraction Components
- The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction while the numerator is the top number.
- A mixed fraction includes both a whole number and a fraction, such as 3-1/2.
- Examples of fractions include 1/2, 5/6, and 12/100.
- A ratio compares two numbers, with extremes being the outer numbers in a proportion.
Computational Examples
- Solve 840 - 492 to find a result of 348.
- Solve 574 x 15 to achieve 8610.
- One cup is equivalent to 8 fluid ounces.
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