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What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?
- Number theory, algebra, geometry, and analysis (correct)
- Geometry, calculus, algebra, and topology
- Arithmetic, differential equations, combinatorics, and logic
- Calculus, trigonometry, statistics, and probability
What does mathematical activity involve?
What does mathematical activity involve?
- Discovery of properties of abstract objects and deductive reasoning (correct)
- Conjecture and hypothesis
- Intuition and guesswork
- Experimental testing and data collection
In what areas is mathematics essential?
In what areas is mathematics essential?
- Politics, philosophy, sociology, and psychology
- Music, theater, dance, and film
- Agriculture, art, literature, and history
- Natural sciences, engineering, medicine, and finance (correct)
What consists of a proof in mathematics?
What consists of a proof in mathematics?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
Which areas of mathematics are often grouped under applied mathematics?
What is 25% expressed as a fraction?
What is 25% expressed as a fraction?
If a product initially costs $80 and later increases by 20%, what is the new price?
If a product initially costs $80 and later increases by 20%, what is the new price?
What does the symbol '‰' represent in relation to percentages?
What does the symbol '‰' represent in relation to percentages?
If a rectangle is increased in size by 50%, what is the new area in terms of the original area?
If a rectangle is increased in size by 50%, what is the new area in terms of the original area?
What is the fraction equivalent of 80%?
What is the fraction equivalent of 80%?
What is 75% as a fraction?
What is 75% as a fraction?
If a store offers a 20% discount on a $60 item, what will be the discounted price?
If a store offers a 20% discount on a $60 item, what will be the discounted price?
What is 40% of 250?
What is 40% of 250?
If a company's profits increased from $500 to $600, what is the percentage increase?
If a company's profits increased from $500 to $600, what is the percentage increase?
What is the equivalent of 33.33...% as a fraction?
What is the equivalent of 33.33...% as a fraction?
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Study Notes
Overview of Mathematics
- Modern mathematics has various subdisciplines, which are not specified in this text.
Mathematical Activity
- Mathematical activity involves problem-solving, conjecturing, and proof.
Importance of Mathematics
- Mathematics is essential in various areas, which are not specified in this text.
Mathematical Proof
- A proof in mathematics consists of a logical and systematic argument that establishes the truth of a statement.
Applied Mathematics
- Applied mathematics encompasses various areas, including optimization, probability, and statistics.
Percentages and Fractions
- 25% can be expressed as the fraction 1/4.
- A 20% increase in price from $80 is equivalent to a new price of $96.
- The symbol '‰' represents "per thousand" in relation to percentages.
- If a rectangle increases in size by 50%, its new area is 1.5 times the original area.
- The fraction equivalent of 80% is 4/5.
- 75% is equivalent to the fraction 3/4.
- A 20% discount on a $60 item results in a discounted price of $48.
- 40% of 250 is equivalent to 0.4 × 250 = 100.
- A profit increase from $500 to $600 represents a 20% increase.
- 33.33...% is equivalent to the fraction 1/3.
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