Gr10 Math Lit: June test hard P(1)
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What is the purpose of using a decimal comma in number representation in South Africa?

  • To represent percentages
  • To separate groups of four digits
  • To indicate the presence of a decimal fraction
  • To separate whole numbers from decimal fractions (correct)

What type of number is used to represent exact counts?

  • Order number
  • Counting number (correct)
  • Measurement
  • Money amount

What is the purpose of using a place value table?

  • To read and write large numbers
  • To compare numbers column by column
  • To identify the value of each digit (correct)
  • To separate numbers into groups of three digits

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

<p>Using a decimal point (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Separate the number into groups of three digits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of number is used to represent financial values?

<p>Money amount (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To separate groups of three digits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the last step in arranging numbers in order?

<p>Arrange the numbers accordingly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of estimating answers to calculations?

<p>To think about a problem before working it out (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Displays the number stored in memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of operations when performing calculations?

<p>BODMAS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Zero (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To understand the size of the numbers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you multiply fractions?

<p>Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 10?

<p>Shift each digit one place to the left (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Convert the decimal to a fraction with a denominator of 10, 100, 1000, etc. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To make the calculation easier (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of estimating in mathematics?

<p>To think about a problem before solving it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of operations when using BODMAS?

<p>Brackets, Orders, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying 45 by 1000?

<p>4,500,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a mixed number?

<p>A whole number combined with a fraction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>0.75 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a positive number?

<p>A number greater than zero (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for rounding to the nearest 10?

<p>Numbers with units digits 1-4 round down, 5-9 round up (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a ratio?

<p>A comparison of two or more numbers of the same type (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate a percentage?

<p>Fraction × given amount (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the convention for writing numbers in South Africa?

<p>Using a decimal comma and spaces to separate groups of three digits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of estimating answers to calculations?

<p>To think about a problem before working it out and check answers for accuracy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To add a number to the memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>BODMAS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Zero (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To make the numbers easier to read and write (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Decimal comma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you multiply a number by 100?

<p>Shift each digit two places to the left (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a place value table?

<p>To identify the value of each digit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>One (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Convention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To separate whole numbers from decimal fractions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Separate numbers into groups of three digits starting from the right (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Brackets, orders, division and multiplication, and addition and subtraction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 1000?

<p>The number is shifted three digits to the right (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an improper fraction?

<p>A fraction with a numerator greater than the denominator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To manage personal and household finances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The numerator is the decimal value multiplied by 10 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a bill?

<p>A document detailing purchased items or services, the amount paid, or the amount due (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a credit and a debit?

<p>A credit is money paid into an account, while a debit is money paid from an account (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a rate?

<p>A comparison of two numbers with different units (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a municipal bill?

<p>To provide detailed information about the property and services used (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate a percentage value?

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

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

<p>VAT (Value Added Tax) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The price is reduced by $25 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a telephone bill?

<p>To detail charges for landline or cell phone usage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for rounding to the nearest 10?

<p>Numbers with units digits 1-4 round down, 5-9 round up (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a till slip?

<p>To provide details of purchased items, including their prices, and the total amount paid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an account statement?

<p>To detail purchases, payments made, and amounts owed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a tariff?

<p>A pre-determined schedule of prices for services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tariff system?

<p>To determine the cost of services based on usage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating municipal costs?

<p>Total Cost = ∑(Usage in Category × Tariff for Category) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Relative Frequency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tree diagram in probability?

<p>To show all possible outcomes of an event or series of events (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>To show the outcomes of two events, making it easier to calculate combined probabilities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>0 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>P(not E) = 1 - P(E) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of weather predictions in probability?

<p>To predict the probability of rain based on past weather data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating telephone costs?

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

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

<p>To identify the value of each digit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Percentages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Compare digits starting from the leftmost column (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using codes in number representation?

<p>To identify something (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the convention for writing numbers in South Africa?

<p>Using a decimal comma to separate whole numbers from decimal fractions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To identify the value of each digit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Measurements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Convention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>3/2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Each digit is shifted three places to the left (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To make the calculation easier (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding 5 and its opposite?

<p>0 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>10, 100, 1000, etc. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To compare the numbers from left to right (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>6/20 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a mixed number?

<p>A combination of a whole number and a fraction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using brackets in calculations?

<p>To indicate the order of operations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>0.6 (C)</p> 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?

<p>A number 10 times larger (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Convert the fractions to a common denominator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To simplify the calculation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you multiply a number by its opposite?

<p>The result is always zero (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To separate the whole number from the decimal fraction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a ratio?

<p>To compare two numbers of the same type (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you multiply a number by -1?

<p>The number becomes negative (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a percentage?

<p>To indicate a rate or proportion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>10, 100, or 1000 (C)</p> 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?

<p>To determine the value of each digit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 100?

<p>The number is shifted two places to the right (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To make the fraction easier to multiply and divide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Zero (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To store and recall numbers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Brackets, orders, division and multiplication, addition and subtraction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To indicate the start of the fractional part (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>One (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To provide a standard way of doing something (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A proper fraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The type of services provided (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To pay at a specific bank (B)</p> 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?

<p>VAT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tariff system?

<p>To determine the cost of services based on usage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Credit Available (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To identify the shop (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Opening Balance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To identify the account (A)</p> 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?

<p>Closing Balance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To understand the size of numbers and compare them (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To determine the fixed rate of payment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A proper fraction (D)</p> 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?

<p>Multiply the numerator by 100 and the denominator by 1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To compare two or more numbers of the same type (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Zero (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To separate numbers into groups of three digits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Separate the number into groups of three digits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To separate the whole number from the decimal fraction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The number is shifted to the left by the number of zeros (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To perform basic operations and memory functions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating municipal costs?

<p>Total Cost = ∑ (Usage in Category × Tariff for Category) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To show all possible outcomes of an event or series of events (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Fair game (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of weather predictions?

<p>To analyse past weather data to make predictions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>P(not E) = 1 - P(E) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To show the combined outcomes of two events (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the result of an experiment?

<p>Outcome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>To separate whole numbers from decimal fractions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To make the number easier to read (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Convention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Separate the number into groups of three digits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a place value table?

<p>To identify the value of each digit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Decimal comma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of number is used to represent rates?

<p>Percentage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using codes?

<p>To identify specific objects or individuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying 2.5 by 1000?

<p>2500 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the simplified ratio of 12:18?

<p>2:3 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>6 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1 1/2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>40 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of adding 5 and its opposite?

<p>0 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying 0.5 by 10?

<p>5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Converting fractions to have a common denominator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of estimating answers to calculations?

<p>To check if the answer is reasonable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>4/5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>16 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 1000?

<p>Shift each digit three places to the left (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a mixed number?

<p>A combination of a whole number and a fraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of calculating 25% of 120?

<p>30 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To store a number temporarily (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>B - O - DM - AS (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Zero (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To make multiplication and addition easier (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the convention for writing numbers in South Africa?

<p>Using a decimal comma and spaces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To make the numbers easier to read (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To compare the numbers more accurately (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To separate the whole number part from the fractional part (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a calculator?

<p>To perform calculations more accurately (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To ensure that calculations are performed in the correct order (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a ratio?

<p>To compare two or more numbers of the same type (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a rate?

<p>To compare two numbers with different units (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Compare the digits starting from the leftmost column and moving right. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a percentage?

<p>To represent a part of a whole as a fraction of 100 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To separate the whole number part from the fraction part. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a decimal fraction?

<p>To represent a part of a whole as a decimal value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The number is shifted three places to the left. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To represent values above or below zero (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to multiply two fractions?

<p>Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To change the sign of a number from positive to negative. (C)</p> 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?

<p>Write the decimal fraction as a fraction with a denominator of 10 and then multiply by 10. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The result is always zero. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To identify the value of each digit in the number. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Divide the numerators and multiply the denominators. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a ratio?

<p>A comparison of two quantities with the same units. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating municipal costs?

<p>Total Cost = ∑(Usage in Category × Tariff for Category) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>0.4 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tree diagram?

<p>To show all possible outcomes of an event or series of events (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for the complement of an event?

<p>P(not E) = 1 - P(E) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Event (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a two-way table?

<p>To show the outcomes of two events, making it easier to calculate combined probabilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the definition of a fair game?

<p>A game with an equal chance of winning or losing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of weather predictions?

<p>To make predictions about future weather based on past weather data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Municipal bills detail charges for utilities, whereas telephone bills detail charges for phone usage. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the opening balance on a municipal bill represent?

<p>The amount due on the account before the current month's expenses. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a tariff system?

<p>To calculate the cost of services based on usage. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a credit and a debit?

<p>A credit is a payment made into an account, while a debit is a payment made from an account. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To make a payment at a specific bank. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the VAT rate in South Africa?

<p>15% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a till slip?

<p>To detail purchases made and the total amount paid. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a tariff?

<p>A pre-determined schedule of prices for services such as transportation and utilities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a municipal bill?

<p>To provide information about the property and services used. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A credit available is the amount of credit still available for use, while a credit limit is the maximum amount of credit allowed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>1 000 000.00 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using codes in various contexts?

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

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What is the purpose of using percentages in various contexts?

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

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What is the purpose of using whole numbers in words?

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

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

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

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

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What is the purpose of using brackets in calculations?

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

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

<p>35.5 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>12 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of estimating answers to calculations?

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What is the result of multiplying a number by 0.1?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>3 3/4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>5 7/12 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>50 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>2500 (A), 2500.0 (B), 2500.00 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>To subtract a number from the memory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 1000?

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What is the primary purpose of using a decimal fraction?

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

<p>Zero (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>A proper fraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To change the sign of a number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To simplify the calculation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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What is the definition of a unit rate?

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

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

<p>A decimal value (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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What is the formula for calculating municipal costs?

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

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What is the primary purpose of a municipal bill?

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

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What is the difference between a credit and a debit?

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

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

<p>To show all possible outcomes of an event or series of events (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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What is the primary purpose of a tariff system?

<p>To determine the cost of services based on usage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What is the purpose of a telephone bill?

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What is the purpose of weather predictions?

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What is the purpose of a till slip?

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What is the formula for calculating telephone costs?

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

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