Gr10 Math Lit: June test hard P(1)

What is the purpose of using a decimal comma in number representation in South Africa?

To separate whole numbers from decimal fractions

What type of number is used to represent exact counts?

Counting number

What is the purpose of using a place value table?

To identify the value of each digit

What is the alternative to using a decimal comma in number representation?

Using a decimal point Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in reading and writing large numbers?

Separate the number into groups of three digits Signup and view all the answers

What type of number is used to represent financial values?

Money amount Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using spaces in number representation in South Africa?

To separate groups of three digits Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in arranging numbers in order?

Arrange the numbers accordingly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of estimating answers to calculations?

To think about a problem before working it out Signup and view all the answers

What does the memory key MRC do on a basic calculator?

Displays the number stored in memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of operations when performing calculations?

BODMAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding a number and its opposite?

Zero Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a place value table when comparing large numbers?

To understand the size of the numbers Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator Signup and view all the answers

How do you multiply fractions?

Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 10?

Shift each digit one place to the left Signup and view all the answers

How do you convert a decimal fraction to a common fraction?

Convert the decimal to a fraction with a denominator of 10, 100, 1000, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of grouping numbers when performing multiplication and addition?

To make the calculation easier Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of estimating in mathematics?

To think about a problem before solving it Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of operations when using BODMAS?

Brackets, Orders, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying 45 by 1000?

4,500,000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a mixed number?

A whole number combined with a fraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting the fraction 3/4 to a decimal fraction?

0.75 Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a positive number?

A number greater than zero Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for rounding to the nearest 10?

Numbers with units digits 1-4 round down, 5-9 round up Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a ratio?

A comparison of two or more numbers of the same type Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate a percentage?

Fraction × given amount Signup and view all the answers

What is the convention for writing numbers in South Africa?

Using a decimal comma and spaces to separate groups of three digits Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of estimating answers to calculations?

To think about a problem before working it out and check answers for accuracy Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the 'M+' key on a basic calculator?

To add a number to the memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of operations in calculations, often remembered by the acronym?

BODMAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding a number and its opposite?

Zero Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of separating numbers into groups of three digits when reading and writing large numbers?

To make the numbers easier to read and write Signup and view all the answers

What is the format of decimal fraction representation in South Africa?

Decimal comma Signup and view all the answers

How do you multiply a number by 100?

Shift each digit two places to the left Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a place value table?

To identify the value of each digit Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a fraction by its reciprocal?

One Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a standard way of doing something?

Convention Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a decimal comma in number representation in South Africa?

To separate whole numbers from decimal fractions Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to read and write a large whole number in words?

Separate numbers into groups of three digits starting from the right Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of operations when using brackets and mathematical operations?

Brackets, orders, division and multiplication, and addition and subtraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 1000?

The number is shifted three digits to the right Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an improper fraction?

A fraction with a numerator greater than the denominator Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of understanding financial documents and tariff systems?

To manage personal and household finances Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting a decimal fraction to a common fraction with a denominator of 10?

The numerator is the decimal value multiplied by 10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a bill?

A document detailing purchased items or services, the amount paid, or the amount due Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a credit and a debit?

A credit is money paid into an account, while a debit is money paid from an account Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a rate?

A comparison of two numbers with different units Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a municipal bill?

To provide detailed information about the property and services used Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate a percentage value?

Percentage value = (percentage / 100) x amount Signup and view all the answers

What is the fixed extra cost added to the cost of most items and services in South Africa?

VAT (Value Added Tax) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of applying a 25% discount to a price of $100?

The price is reduced by $25 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a telephone bill?

To detail charges for landline or cell phone usage Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for rounding to the nearest 10?

Numbers with units digits 1-4 round down, 5-9 round up Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a till slip?

To provide details of purchased items, including their prices, and the total amount paid Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an account statement?

To detail purchases, payments made, and amounts owed Signup and view all the answers

What is a tariff?

A pre-determined schedule of prices for services Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tariff system?

To determine the cost of services based on usage Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating municipal costs?

Total Cost = ∑(Usage in Category × Tariff for Category) Signup and view all the answers

What type of probability is calculated based on the actual result of an experiment?

Relative Frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tree diagram in probability?

To show all possible outcomes of an event or series of events Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of an event that is certain to occur?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the probability of an event?

P(E) = (Number of favourable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a two-way table in probability?

To show the outcomes of two events, making it easier to calculate combined probabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of an event that is impossible to occur?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the complement of an event?

P(not E) = 1 - P(E) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of weather predictions in probability?

To predict the probability of rain based on past weather data Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating telephone costs?

Total Cost = Basic Fixed Charge + (Rate per Second × Duration in Seconds) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a place value table when comparing large numbers?

To identify the value of each digit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of numbers is used to represent rates?

Percentages Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to arrange numbers in order when using a place value table?

Compare digits starting from the leftmost column Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using codes in number representation?

To identify something Signup and view all the answers

What is the convention for writing numbers in South Africa?

Using a decimal comma to separate whole numbers from decimal fractions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a place value table when reading and writing large numbers?

To identify the value of each digit Signup and view all the answers

What type of number is used to represent lengths and masses?

Measurements Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a standard way of doing something?

Convention Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying 2/3 by its reciprocal?

3/2 Signup and view all the answers

When multiplying a number by 1000, what happens to the digits of the number?

Each digit is shifted three places to the left Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of grouping numbers when performing multiplication and addition?

To make the calculation easier Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding 5 and its opposite?

0 Signup and view all the answers

When converting a decimal fraction to a common fraction, what is the denominator?

10, 100, 1000, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a place value table when comparing large numbers?

To compare the numbers from left to right Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying 2/5 by 3/4?

6/20 Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a mixed number?

A combination of a whole number and a fraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using brackets in calculations?

To indicate the order of operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting the fraction 2/3 to a decimal fraction?

0.6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 10, then shifting each digit to the left by the number of zeros in the multiplier?

A number 10 times larger Signup and view all the answers

When adding or subtracting fractions, what is the first step?

Convert the fractions to a common denominator Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of breaking down numbers into parts when multiplying?

To simplify the calculation Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you multiply a number by its opposite?

The result is always zero Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a decimal point in decimal fraction representation?

To separate the whole number from the decimal fraction Signup and view all the answers

When dividing a fraction by another fraction, what operation do you perform?

Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a ratio?

To compare two numbers of the same type Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you multiply a number by -1?

The number becomes negative Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a percentage?

To indicate a rate or proportion Signup and view all the answers

When converting a decimal fraction to a common fraction, what is the denominator of the common fraction?

10, 100, or 1000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a place value table when identifying the value of each digit in a large number?

To determine the value of each digit Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 100?

The number is shifted two places to the right Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of converting a common fraction to a decimal fraction?

To make the fraction easier to multiply and divide Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding a positive number and its opposite?

Zero Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a calculator's memory function?

To store and recall numbers Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of operations when using brackets and mathematical operations?

Brackets, orders, division and multiplication, addition and subtraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a decimal point in number representation in the alternative format?

To indicate the start of the fractional part Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a fraction by its reciprocal?

One Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a convention in number representation?

To provide a standard way of doing something Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting a decimal fraction to a common fraction with a denominator of 100?

A proper fraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a municipal bill and a telephone bill?

The type of services provided Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Easy Pay' payment number on a municipal bill?

To pay at a specific bank Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the fixed extra cost added to the cost of most items and services in South Africa?

VAT Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tariff system?

To determine the cost of services based on usage Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the amount of credit still available for use on a store account?

Credit Available Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a shop's VAT number on a till slip?

To identify the shop Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the amount owed on a municipal bill before the current month's expenses?

Opening Balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the invoice number on a municipal bill?

To identify the account Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the total amount due on a municipal bill after adding the current month's expenses?

Closing Balance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a place value table when comparing large numbers?

To understand the size of numbers and compare them Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tariff in a tariff system?

To determine the fixed rate of payment Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a mixed number by its reciprocal?

A proper fraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to convert a decimal fraction to a common fraction with a denominator of 100?

Multiply the numerator by 100 and the denominator by 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a ratio in real-life situations?

To compare two or more numbers of the same type Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding a number and its opposite?

Zero Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a place value table when reading and writing large numbers?

To separate numbers into groups of three digits Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to read and write a large whole number in words?

Separate the number into groups of three digits Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a decimal comma in number representation in South Africa?

To separate the whole number from the decimal fraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 10, 100, and 1000?

The number is shifted to the left by the number of zeros Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a calculator in mathematics?

To perform basic operations and memory functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating municipal costs?

Total Cost = ∑ (Usage in Category × Tariff for Category) Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of an event, given that it is certain to occur?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a tree diagram in probability?

To show all possible outcomes of an event or series of events Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the probability of an event?

P(E) = (Number of favourable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a game that has an equal chance of winning or losing?

Fair game Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of weather predictions?

To analyse past weather data to make predictions Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the complement of an event?

P(not E) = 1 - P(E) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a two-way table in probability?

To show the combined outcomes of two events Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the result of an experiment?

Outcome Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the relative frequency of an event?

Relative Frequency = (Number of times an event occurs) / (Total number of trials) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a decimal comma in number representation in South Africa?

To separate whole numbers from decimal fractions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of separating numbers into groups of three digits when reading and writing large numbers?

To make the number easier to read Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a standard way of doing something?

Convention Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to read and write a large whole number in words?

Separate the number into groups of three digits Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a place value table?

To identify the value of each digit Signup and view all the answers

What is the format of decimal fraction representation in South Africa?

Decimal comma Signup and view all the answers

What type of number is used to represent rates?

Percentage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using codes?

To identify specific objects or individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying 2.5 by 1000?

2500 Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified ratio of 12:18?

2:3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of x in the proportion 2:5 = x:15?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting the improper fraction 3/2 to a mixed number?

1 1/2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of rounding 47 to the nearest 10?

40 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding 5 and its opposite?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying 0.5 by 10?

5 Signup and view all the answers

When adding or subtracting fractions, what is the first step?

Converting fractions to have a common denominator Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of estimating answers to calculations?

To check if the answer is reasonable Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting the decimal fraction 0.8 to a common fraction?

4/5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of dividing 12 by 3/4?

16 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 1000?

Shift each digit three places to the left Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a mixed number?

A combination of a whole number and a fraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of calculating 25% of 120?

30 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a calculator's memory function?

To store a number temporarily Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of operations when performing calculations with brackets and mathematical operations?

B - O - DM - AS Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding a number and its opposite?

Zero Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of breaking down large numbers into smaller parts?

To make multiplication and addition easier Signup and view all the answers

What is the convention for writing numbers in South Africa?

Using a decimal comma and spaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a fraction by its reciprocal?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of separating numbers into groups of three digits when reading and writing large numbers?

To make the numbers easier to read Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a place value table when comparing large numbers?

To compare the numbers more accurately Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a decimal comma in number representation in South Africa?

To separate the whole number part from the fractional part Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a calculator?

To perform calculations more accurately Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the order of operations (BODMAS) when performing calculations?

To ensure that calculations are performed in the correct order Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a ratio?

To compare two or more numbers of the same type Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a rate?

To compare two numbers with different units Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to compare the values of two large numbers using place value tables?

Compare the digits starting from the leftmost column and moving right. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a percentage?

To represent a part of a whole as a fraction of 100 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a decimal point in number representation in the US?

To separate the whole number part from the fraction part. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a decimal fraction?

To represent a part of a whole as a decimal value Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 10,000?

The number is shifted three places to the left. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using positive and negative numbers?

To represent values above or below zero Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to multiply two fractions?

Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the 'Change Sign' key on a calculator?

To change the sign of a number from positive to negative. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to convert a decimal fraction to a common fraction with a denominator of 100?

Write the decimal fraction as a fraction with a denominator of 10 and then multiply by 10. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding a number and its negative opposite?

The result is always zero. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a place value table when reading and writing large numbers?

To identify the value of each digit in the number. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to divide a fraction by another fraction?

Divide the numerators and multiply the denominators. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a ratio?

A comparison of two quantities with the same units. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating municipal costs?

Total Cost = ∑(Usage in Category × Tariff for Category) Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of an event if it has occurred 40 times out of 100 trials?

0.4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tree diagram?

To show all possible outcomes of an event or series of events Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the complement of an event?

P(not E) = 1 - P(E) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a collection of one or more outcomes?

Event Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a two-way table?

To show the outcomes of two events, making it easier to calculate combined probabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the probability of an event?

P(E) = Number of favourable outcomes / Total number of possible outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a fair game?

A game with an equal chance of winning or losing Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of weather predictions?

To make predictions about future weather based on past weather data Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the relative frequency of an event?

Relative Frequency = Number of times an event occurs / Total number of trials Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a municipal bill and a telephone bill?

Municipal bills detail charges for utilities, whereas telephone bills detail charges for phone usage. Signup and view all the answers

What does the opening balance on a municipal bill represent?

The amount due on the account before the current month's expenses. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a tariff system?

To calculate the cost of services based on usage. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a credit and a debit?

A credit is a payment made into an account, while a debit is a payment made from an account. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Easy Pay payment number on a municipal bill?

To make a payment at a specific bank. Signup and view all the answers

What is the VAT rate in South Africa?

15% Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a till slip?

To detail purchases made and the total amount paid. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a tariff?

A pre-determined schedule of prices for services such as transportation and utilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a municipal bill?

To provide information about the property and services used. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a credit available and a credit limit?

A credit available is the amount of credit still available for use, while a credit limit is the maximum amount of credit allowed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a place value table when comparing large numbers?

To identify the value of each digit in the number. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to write the number 1,000,000 in South Africa?

1 000 000.00 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using codes in various contexts?

To identify specific items or individuals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of steps when arranging numbers in order?

Create a place value table, write the numbers in the table, compare the numbers column by column from left to right, and arrange the numbers accordingly. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using percentages in various contexts?

To represent rates or proportions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a standard way of doing something in mathematics?

Convention Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using whole numbers in words?

To provide an alternative way of representing large numbers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of separating numbers into groups of three digits when reading and writing large numbers?

To make the numbers easier to read and write. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Change sign' key on a basic calculator?

To change the sign of a number Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common mistake when adding or subtracting fractions?

Performing the operation before converting to a common denominator Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by -1?

The number becomes negative Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using brackets in calculations?

To indicate the order of operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of dividing a fraction by its reciprocal?

The result is 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying $3 rac{1}{2}$ by 10?

35.5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of $x$ in the proportion $rac{3}{4} = rac{9}{x}$?

12 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of estimating answers to calculations?

To check the accuracy of an answer Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 0.1?

The number is shifted one place to the left Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a place value table when comparing large numbers?

To compare numbers from left to right Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of dividing $-3 rac{1}{4}$ by $-1 rac{1}{2}$?

2.25 Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of $x$ in the equation $2x + 5 = 11$?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting a mixed number to an improper fraction?

The numerator becomes larger than the denominator Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the 'M-' key on a basic calculator?

To subtract a number from the memory Signup and view all the answers

A car travels 250 km in 5 hours. What is the unit rate of the car's speed?

50 km/h Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting $3.75$ to a common fraction?

3 3/4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding $2 rac{1}{3}$ and $3 rac{3}{4}$?

5 7/12 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of rounding 47.8 to the nearest 10?

50 Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying $2.5$ by 1000?

2500 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a place value table when comparing large numbers?

To identify the value of each digit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct step in ordering numbers?

Create a place value table for all numbers Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the 'M-' key on a basic calculator?

To subtract a number from the memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 1000?

Shift each digit three places to the left Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a decimal fraction?

To represent fractions with denominators of powers of ten Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding a number and its opposite?

Zero Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a convention in number representation?

To follow a standard way of doing something Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of operations when performing calculations involving brackets and mathematical operations?

BODMAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting a decimal fraction to a common fraction with a denominator of 10?

A proper fraction Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the 'Change Sign' key on a basic calculator?

To change the sign of a number Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of breaking down numbers into parts when multiplying?

To simplify the calculation Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by its reciprocal?

Always 1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a place value table to compare numbers?

To compare the size of the numbers Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a unit rate?

A rate that is used to calculate the cost per unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using percentages in real-life situations?

To compare the proportions of different quantities Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting a common fraction to a decimal fraction?

A decimal value Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the order of operations (BODMAS) in calculations?

To ensure that calculations are performed in the correct order Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 10, then shifting the decimal point to the right by one place?

The number is multiplied by 100 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a ratio in real-life situations?

To compare the proportions of different quantities Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding a number and its opposite?

The result is always 0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating municipal costs?

Total Cost = ∑(Usage in Category × Tariff for Category) Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of an event that is certain to occur?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a municipal bill?

To provide a detailed breakdown of the services used by the household Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the theoretical probability of an event?

P(E) = (Number of favourable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a credit and a debit?

A credit is a payment made into an account, while a debit is a payment made from an account Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Value Added Tax (VAT)?

To provide a fixed extra cost added to the price of goods and services Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a tree diagram in probability?

To show all possible outcomes of an event or series of events Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the relative frequency of an event?

Relative Frequency = (Number of times an event occurs) / (Total number of trials) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a tariff system?

To determine the cost of services based on usage Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a two-way table in probability?

To show the outcomes of two events, making it easier to calculate combined probabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between an opening balance and a closing balance?

An opening balance is the amount due on the account before the current month's expenses, while a closing balance is the total amount due after adding the current month's expenses Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability of an event that is impossible to occur?

0 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an invoice number on a municipal bill?

To serve as a unique identifier for the bill Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a credit limit on a store account?

To determine the maximum amount of credit available Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating the complement of an event?

P(not E) = 1 - P(E) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a telephone bill?

To provide a detailed breakdown of the services used by the household Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of weather predictions?

To predict the probability of rain Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a till slip?

To provide a detailed breakdown of the items purchased Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating telephone costs?

Total Cost = Basic Fixed Charge + (Rate per Second × Duration in Seconds) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of understanding financial documents and tariff systems?

To manage personal and household finances effectively Signup and view all the answers

Gr10 Math Lit: June test hard P(1)

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of using a decimal comma in number representation in South Africa?

What type of number is used to represent exact counts?

What is the purpose of using a place value table?

What is the alternative to using a decimal comma in number representation?

What is the first step in reading and writing large numbers?

What type of number is used to represent financial values?

What is the purpose of using spaces in number representation in South Africa?

What is the last step in arranging numbers in order?

What is the primary purpose of estimating answers to calculations?

What does the memory key MRC do on a basic calculator?

What is the correct order of operations when performing calculations?

What is the result of adding a number and its opposite?

What is the purpose of using a place value table when comparing large numbers?

What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

How do you multiply fractions?

What is the result of multiplying a number by 10?

How do you convert a decimal fraction to a common fraction?

What is the purpose of grouping numbers when performing multiplication and addition?

What is the main purpose of estimating in mathematics?

What is the correct order of operations when using BODMAS?

What is the result of multiplying 45 by 1000?

What is the definition of a mixed number?

What is the result of converting the fraction 3/4 to a decimal fraction?

What is the definition of a positive number?

What is the rule for rounding to the nearest 10?

What is the definition of a ratio?

What is the formula to calculate a percentage?

What is the convention for writing numbers in South Africa?

What is the purpose of estimating answers to calculations?

What is the function of the 'M+' key on a basic calculator?

What is the order of operations in calculations, often remembered by the acronym?

What is the result of adding a number and its opposite?

What is the purpose of separating numbers into groups of three digits when reading and writing large numbers?

What is the format of decimal fraction representation in South Africa?

How do you multiply a number by 100?

What is the purpose of a place value table?

What is the result of multiplying a fraction by its reciprocal?

What is the term for a standard way of doing something?

What is the primary purpose of using a decimal comma in number representation in South Africa?

What is the correct way to read and write a large whole number in words?

What is the correct order of operations when using brackets and mathematical operations?

What is the result of multiplying a number by 1000?

What is the definition of an improper fraction?

What is the primary purpose of understanding financial documents and tariff systems?

What is the result of converting a decimal fraction to a common fraction with a denominator of 10?

What is the definition of a bill?

What is the difference between a credit and a debit?

What is the definition of a rate?

What is the purpose of a municipal bill?

What is the formula to calculate a percentage value?

What is the fixed extra cost added to the cost of most items and services in South Africa?

What is the result of applying a 25% discount to a price of $100?

What is the purpose of a telephone bill?

What is the rule for rounding to the nearest 10?

What is the purpose of a till slip?

What is the purpose of an account statement?

What is a tariff?

What is the purpose of a tariff system?

What is the formula for calculating municipal costs?

What type of probability is calculated based on the actual result of an experiment?

What is the purpose of a tree diagram in probability?

What is the probability of an event that is certain to occur?

What is the formula for calculating the probability of an event?

What is the purpose of a two-way table in probability?

What is the probability of an event that is impossible to occur?

What is the formula for calculating the complement of an event?

What is the purpose of weather predictions in probability?

What is the formula for calculating telephone costs?

What is the main purpose of using a place value table when comparing large numbers?

Which of the following types of numbers is used to represent rates?

What is the correct way to arrange numbers in order when using a place value table?

What is the purpose of using codes in number representation?

What is the convention for writing numbers in South Africa?

What is the purpose of using a place value table when reading and writing large numbers?

What type of number is used to represent lengths and masses?

What is the term for a standard way of doing something?

What is the result of multiplying 2/3 by its reciprocal?

When multiplying a number by 1000, what happens to the digits of the number?