Numerical Skills and Pre-Algebra Flashcards
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What is the value of 3/4 + 1/6?
Answer: 11/12
To add fractions, find the LCD (12): 9/12 + 2/12 = 11/12.
Which of the following is equivalent to 0.625?
Answer: 5/8
0.625 = 625/1000 = 5/8 when simplified.
What is 15% of 240?
Answer: 36
15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.
Simplify: |−7| + |−3|
Answer: 10
Absolute value makes each term positive: 7 + 3 = 10.
What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 8 and 12?
Answer: 24
The LCM of 8 and 12 is 24 because 24 is the smallest number divisible by both.
A jacket originally costs $80 and is on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?
Answer: $60
25% of $80 = $20 discount, so $80 − $20 = $60.