GKT GKT Mathematics and Numeracy 2

Question 1

What is the fraction 3/4 expressed as a decimal?

Accepted Answer

0.75

Answer

Dividing the numerator by the denominator gives 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75.

Question 2

If a car travels at 60 miles per hour for 2.5 hours, how far does it travel?

Accepted Answer

150 miles

Answer

Distance = Rate × Time = 60 × 2.5 = 150 miles.

Question 3

What is the mean (average) of the numbers 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

Mean = sum ÷ count = (4 + 8 + 12 + 16 + 20) ÷ 5 = 60 ÷ 5 = 12.

Question 4

Which fraction is equivalent to the decimal 0.6?

Accepted Answer

3/5

Answer

0.6 = 6/10 = 3/5 when reduced to its simplest form.

Question 5

If x + 7 = 15, what is the value of x?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation: x = 15 − 7 = 8.

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