Arithmetic and Operations Flashcards
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What is the value of (−3) × (−5)?
Answer: 15
The product of two negative numbers is positive: (−3) × (−5) = 15.
A tank is 3/4 full. If 90 liters are added to fill it completely, what is the tank's full capacity?
Answer: 360 liters
90 liters represents 1/4 of the tank; full capacity = 90 × 4 = 360 liters.
What is the simple interest on $500 at 6% per year for 3 years?
Answer: $90
Simple Interest = P × R × T / 100 = 500 × 6 × 3 / 100 = $90.
What is the value of 4³ − 3²?
Answer: 55
4³ − 3² = 64 − 9 = 55.
A recipe needs 2.5 cups of flour for 10 cookies. How many cups are needed for 24 cookies?
Answer: 6 cups
Rate = 2.5/10 = 0.25 cups per cookie; 24 × 0.25 = 6 cups.
What is 0.375 expressed as a fraction in its simplest form?
Answer: 3/8
0.375 = 375/1000 = 3/8 after simplifying by dividing both by 125.
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