Math Skills Flashcards
1
Q
What is Decimal Form?
A
A decimal number contains a decimal point.
2
Q
What is Standard form?
A
A way of writing numbers that allow for small or large numbers in a shortened form.
3
Q
What is a Ratio?
A
A comparison of two things.
4
Q
What is a Fraction?
A
Indicates parts of a whole.
5
Q
What is a Percentage?
A
A percentage is a ratio, fraction or portion of a whole which is represented as 100.
6
Q
What are Significant Figures?
A
The number of digits in a value, often a measurement, that contributes to the degree of accuracy of the value.
7
Q
What is the Order of magnitude calculations?
A
This is an estimate rounded to the nearest power of ten.
8
Q
What is the Highest Common Factor?
A
The highest number that can be divided exactly into each of two or more numbers.
