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Mathematical Problem Solving & Number Operations Flashcards

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  1. What is the result of 3/4 + 2/3?

    Answer: 17/12

    To add fractions with different denominators, find the least common denominator (12). Convert: 3/4 = 9/12 and 2/3 = 8/12. Then add: 9/12 + 8/12 = 17/12 (or 1 5/12).

  2. A store offers a 15% discount on an item priced at $80. What is the sale price?

    Answer: $68.00

    The discount is 15% of $80 = 0.15 × 80 = $12.00. The sale price is $80 - $12 = $68.00. Alternatively, multiply $80 × 0.85 = $68.00.

  3. What is the order of operations used to evaluate mathematical expressions?

    Answer: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division (left to right), Addition/Subtraction (left to right)

    The standard order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) requires evaluating Parentheses first, then Exponents, then Multiplication and Division from left to right, then Addition and Subtraction from left to right.

  4. If a rectangle has a length of 12 feet and a width of 8 feet, what is its area?

    Answer: 96 square feet

    The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying length × width: 12 × 8 = 96 square feet. Area is always expressed in square units.

  5. What is 25% expressed as a decimal?

    Answer: 0.25

    To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100: 25 ÷ 100 = 0.25. This is equivalent to moving the decimal point two places to the left.

  6. A car travels 180 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed?

    Answer: 60 miles per hour

    Average speed = total distance ÷ total time = 180 miles ÷ 3 hours = 60 miles per hour. This formula applies regardless of whether the speed was constant throughout the trip.