MATH 6004 - Basic Arithmetic Operations (Chp 4)

Question 1

What is the result of the indicated division:

5/7 ÷ 2/11

A) 3 (13/14)

B) 7 (13/21)

C) 2 (13/21)

D) 6 (5/6)

E) 77/15

Answer 1

A) 3 (13/14)

Question 2

Divide 4035 by 15:

A) 335
B) 269
C) 127
D) 103
E) 326

Answer 2

B) 269

Question 3

As the pressure increases, the volume of a gas decreases. This is an example of:

A) Reciprocity
B) Indirect proportion
C) Reverse proportion
D) Inverse proportion
E) Direct proportion

Answer 3

D) Inverse proportion

Question 4

Multiply (-21.6) by (-54.2):

A) 1170.62
B) 1160.65
C) 1170.72
D) -1170.62
E) -1160.65

Answer 4

C) 1170.72

Question 5

Solve the expression: (31) + (-27) + (-17) - (-35) + (-2)3:

A) 68
B) 36
C) -48
D) -40
E) 14

Answer 5

E) 14

Question 6

Multiply 365.24 by 92.1:

A) 33791.219

B) 33638.604

C) 33605.831

D) 32538.504

E) 33638.649

Answer 6

B) 33638.604

Question 7

What is the product of 4¾ x 5⅚ x 2⅖?

A) 27⅘
B) 376¾
C) 66½
D) 88⅚
E) 23⅘

Answer 7

C) 66½

Question 8

Convert 2¼ to an improper fraction.

A) 4/9
B) 9/4
C) 1/4
D) 3/4
E) 1/2

Answer 8

B) 9/4

Question 9

62% of 85 362 equals:

A) 22932.64
B) 137680.65
C) 13.768
D) 5292.492
E) 52924.44

Answer 9

E) 52924.44

Question 10

Solve 3x20-[13-(9-3)].

A)-60
B) 59
C) 53
D) 67
E) 420

Answer 10

C) 53

Question 11

Solve 40-[((23)/4)x2]-5+3

A) 37
B) 38
C) 2
D) 58
E) 34

Answer 11

E) 34

Question 12

Evaluate the following 3/8 + 2/3 - 1/2 to the lowest terms.

A) 6/13

B) 12/24

C) 6/12

D) 6/24

E) 13/24

Answer 12

E) 13/24

Question 13

Convert 3/8 to a decimal:

A) 2.67
B) 0.375
C) 11
D) 24
E) 5

Answer 13

B) 0.375

Question 14

What is the ratio of the circumference of a circle 22cm and the diameter 7 cm?

A) 154
B) 3.14
C) 29
D) 0.32
E) 15

Answer 14

B) 3.14