Gr10 Math Lit: June test medium P(1)
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In South Africa, what is the convention for separating whole numbers from decimal fractions?

  • Space
  • Decimal point
  • Decimal comma (correct)
  • Dash

What type of number is used to represent exact counts?

  • Measurement
  • Counting Number (correct)
  • Order Number
  • Percentage

How do you write large numbers in words?

  • Separate the number into groups of two digits from right to left
  • Use a place value table
  • Read the number as a whole
  • Separate the number into groups of three digits from right to left (correct)

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 formula for reading and writing large numbers in South Africa?

<p>Separate numbers into groups of three digits and read each group separately (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the alternative convention for decimal fraction representation in some countries?

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

What is the purpose of comparing numbers column by column from left to right when arranging numbers in order?

<p>To arrange the numbers in the correct order (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of number is used to represent financial values?

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

What is the purpose of estimating in mathematics?

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

What is the correct order of operations when brackets are present in an expression?

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

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

<p>Adds a number to the memory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you multiply a number by 10?

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

What is the definition of a proper fraction?

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

What is the correct order of operations in calculations?

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

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

<p>Divide the numerator by the denominator (D)</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 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 definition of a positive number?

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

When rounding a number to the nearest 10, what happens to numbers with units digits 1-4?

<p>They are rounded down to the previous 10 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you multiply a number by 10?

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

What is the definition of a ratio?

<p>A comparison of two numbers with the same unit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the format for writing whole numbers in words?

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

How do you calculate a percentage of a number?

<p>Convert the percentage to a decimal and multiply by the number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using place value when working with large numbers?

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

What is the rule for adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators?

<p>Convert fractions to have a common denominator before performing the operation (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the format for representing numbers in South Africa?

<p>Decimal comma separates whole numbers from decimal fractions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a place value table?

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

In South Africa, which symbol is used as a decimal separator?

<p>Decimal comma (D)</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 to 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 (B)</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 breaking down large numbers into smaller parts when multiplying?

<p>To make the calculation simpler (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 10?

<p>The number is shifted one place to the left (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a proper fraction?

<p>A fraction where the numerator is smaller than the denominator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of converting fractions to decimal fractions?

<p>To make the fraction simpler (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a municipal bill?

<p>To inform the property owner of the services used and the amounts due (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the difference between a debit and a credit?

<p>A debit is a payment owed, while a credit is a payment made (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a till slip?

<p>To record the purchase of items and the total amount paid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 10?

<p>Add a zero to the end of the number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a proper fraction?

<p>A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the amount of credit still available for use?

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

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

<p>Divide the numerator by the denominator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tariff system?

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

What is the opposite of a positive number?

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

What is the term for a document detailing purchased items or services, their costs, and any outstanding amounts to be paid?

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

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

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

What is a ratio?

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

What is the component of a municipal bill that provides the total amount due and payment due date?

<p>Total amount due and payment due date (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you calculate a percentage increase?

<p>Multiply the percentage by the original amount (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the maximum amount of credit allowed?

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

What is the purpose of using place value in large numbers?

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

What is the term for money owed?

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

What determines the cost per unit of municipal services?

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

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

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

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

<p>Relative frequency (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 used to show all possible outcomes of a single event or series of events?

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

What is the purpose of a municipal tariff?

<p>To charge for services such as electricity and water (A)</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 type of game has an equal chance of winning or losing?

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

What is used to calculate the probability of rain?

<p>Number of times it has rained on days with similar weather conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the complement of an event?

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

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

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

What is the purpose of using different types of numbers in various contexts?

<p>To provide a standardized way of representing numbers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to write a decimal fraction in South Africa?

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

What is the purpose of separating numbers into groups of three digits when writing large numbers in words?

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

What is the purpose of using codes in number representations?

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

What is the purpose of comparing numbers column by column from left to right when arranging numbers in order?

<p>To compare the numbers in a specific order. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using percentages in number representations?

<p>To represent rates or proportions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the convention for writing large numbers in symbol form?

<p>Using a space to separate groups of three digits. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a place value table when arranging numbers in order?

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

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

<p>Subtracts a number from the memory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of multiplying a number by 100?

<p>Shift each digit two 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 purpose of converting fractions to decimal fractions?

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

What is the primary function of the memory keys on a basic calculator?

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

What is the rule for multiplying fractions?

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

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

<p>To ensure accuracy in calculations (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of operations when simplifying an expression with brackets and exponents?

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

What is the definition of a negative number?

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

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

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

What is the result of multiplying a number by 1000?

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>To compare two numbers of the same unit (D)</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 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 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 purpose of using a decimal fraction in real-life situations?

<p>To represent parts of a whole (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the rule for adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators?

<p>Convert fractions to have a common denominator before performing the operation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the correct way to simplify a ratio?

<p>By dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To decrease the original price (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the format for writing whole numbers in words?

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

What is the purpose of using a place value table?

<p>To understand the size of numbers and compare them (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 definition of an improper fraction?

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

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

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

What operation is performed first when following the order of operations (BODMAS)?

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

What is the purpose of estimating in mathematics?

<p>To check the accuracy of an answer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a mixed number?

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

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

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

What is the purpose of using percentages?

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

What is the purpose of using a calculator?

<p>To simplify complex calculations and check accuracy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a municipal bill?

<p>To provide information about the services used and the amounts due (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for money paid into an account?

<p>Credit (D)</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 term for a fixed extra cost added to the cost of most items and services in South Africa?

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

What is the term for the amount of credit still available for use?

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

What is the difference between a debit and a credit?

<p>A debit is an amount owed, while a credit is an amount paid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the format of a municipal bill?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tariff?

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

What is the term for a document detailing purchased items or services, their costs, and any outstanding amounts to be paid?

<p>Bill (B)</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 is the probability of an event that is certain to occur?

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

What is the term for the result of an experiment, such as rolling a 6?

<p>Outcome (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 purpose of a tree diagram?

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

What is the term for the number of times an event occurs, divided by the total number of trials?

<p>Relative Frequency (A)</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 a two-way table?

<p>To make it easier to calculate combined probabilities (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 about future weather (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a place value table?

<p>To determine the value of each digit in a number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of number is used to represent rates?

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

What is the purpose of separating numbers into groups of three digits?

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

What is the convention for representing decimal fractions in South Africa?

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

What is the purpose of using different types of numbers in different contexts?

<p>To provide clarity and precision (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a place value table when arranging numbers in order?

<p>To compare numbers starting from the leftmost column (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using codes?

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

What is the purpose of reading and writing large numbers in symbol form?

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

What is the primary function of the MRC key on a basic calculator?

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

Which of the following is a common fraction with a numerator larger than the denominator?

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

When multiplying a number by 100, how do you shift the digits?

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

What is the purpose of using the order of operations in calculations?

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

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

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

What is the purpose of using place value when working with large numbers?

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

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

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

What is the purpose of converting fractions to decimal fractions?

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

What is the purpose of estimating answers to calculations?

<p>To check the accuracy of calculations (B)</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 purpose of breaking down numbers into parts when multiplying?

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

What is the result of dividing a number by its opposite?

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

What is the rule for rounding numbers to the nearest 10?

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

What is the purpose of using a decimal fraction?

<p>To represent parts of a whole (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the purpose of estimating in mathematics?

<p>To check the accuracy of the answer (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a percentage?

<p>To represent a rate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The opposite of the original number (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of arranging numbers in order?

<p>To determine the largest or smallest number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the MRC key on a basic calculator?

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

What is the rule for multiplying fractions?

<p>Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together (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

When multiplying a number by 100, what happens to the digits?

<p>Each digit shifts two places to the left (D)</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 result of adding a number and its opposite?

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

What is the definition of a negative number?

<p>A number less than zero (C)</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 decimal fractions in South Africa?

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

What is the purpose of separating numbers into groups of three digits when writing whole numbers in words?

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

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

<p>To ensure accuracy and avoid confusion (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of converting improper fractions to mixed numbers?

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

What is the primary purpose of a municipal bill?

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

What is the purpose of using positive and negative numbers in real-life situations?

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

What is the purpose of rounding numbers to the nearest 10?

<p>To simplify complex calculations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for money paid into an account?

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

What is the purpose of calculating unit rates in ratio and proportion?

<p>To find the unit rate of a quantity (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of converting between fractions and decimal fractions?

<p>To perform calculations involving fractions and decimals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the component of a municipal bill that provides the amount due on the account before the current month's expenses?

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

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

<p>To find the rate of increase or decrease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a document detailing purchased items or services, their costs, and any outstanding amounts to be paid?

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

What is the purpose of using the rule for adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators?

<p>To find the common denominator of the fractions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a till slip?

<p>To detail items purchased and their costs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the component of a municipal bill that provides the total amount due after adding the current month's expenses?

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

What is the term for the amount of credit still available for use?

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

What is the purpose of a tariff?

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

What is the probability of an event E?

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

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

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

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

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

What is a tree diagram used for?

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

What is the relative frequency of an event?

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

What is a fair game?

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

What is the purpose of a municipal tariff?

<p>To charge for services such as electricity, water, and refuse removal (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) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the probability scale used to describe?

<p>The likelihood of an event occurring (D)</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 in a number (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

How do you read and write large numbers in South Africa?

<p>Separate numbers into groups of three digits and read and write each group separately (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What type of number is used to represent financial values?

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

What is the purpose of the MRC key on a basic calculator?

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What is the purpose of comparing numbers column by column from left to right when arranging numbers in order?

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When multiplying a number by 100, what do you do to each digit?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the purpose of using the order of operations in calculations?

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What is the definition of a mixed number?

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What is the purpose of grouping numbers when multiplying?

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What is the purpose of converting fractions to decimal fractions?

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What is the purpose of using place value when working with large numbers?

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What is the definition of an improper fraction?

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What is the purpose of estimating answers to calculations?

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What is the primary purpose of using a place value table when arranging numbers in order?

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What is the function of the MRC key on a basic calculator?

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

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

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What is the result of multiplying a number by 100?

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What is the definition of an improper fraction?

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What is the purpose of converting fractions to decimal fractions?

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

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What is the primary purpose of breaking down and multiplying numbers?

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What is the primary purpose of estimating answers to calculations?

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

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

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What is the format for writing decimal fractions in South Africa?

<p>Comma as the decimal separator. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of converting fractions to decimal fractions?

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What is the definition of a ratio?

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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 estimating in mathematics?

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What is the rule for rounding a number to the nearest 10?

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What is the definition of an improper fraction?

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What is the purpose of using place value when working with large numbers?

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

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

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What is the correct order of operations when evaluating the expression 2 × 3 + 4?

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What is the definition of a mixed number?

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What is the purpose of calculating percentages?

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What is the rule for rounding numbers to the nearest 10?

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

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What is the definition of a rate?

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What is the purpose of estimating in mathematics?

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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 main purpose of a municipal bill?

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

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What is the purpose of a tree diagram in probability?

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What is the difference between a debit and a credit?

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What is the purpose of a tariff system?

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

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

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What is the term for a document detailing purchased items or services, their costs, and any outstanding amounts to be paid?

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

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

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

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

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What is the term for the number of times something happens?

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

What is the term for the amount of credit still available for use?

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What is the purpose of a fair game in probability?

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What is the primary purpose of a till slip?

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What is the term for the result of an experiment?

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What is the format of a municipal bill?

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What is the purpose of a tariff?

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

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What is the term for money owed?

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