Q2 Benchmark Review Math

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What is a batting average?

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A batting average is a statistic in baseball that represents a player's hitting performance, calculated as the number of hits divided by the number of at-bats.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). For example, 3/4 = 0.75.

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What does it mean to find the difference between two numbers?

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Finding the difference means subtracting one number from another to determine how much larger or smaller one number is compared to the other.

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What is the formula for calculating wind chill?

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Wind chill is calculated using the formula: WC = 35.74 + 0.6215T - 35.75(V^0.16) + 0.4275TV^0.16, where T is the temperature in Fahrenheit and V is the wind speed in mph.

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What is a negative number?

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A negative number is a number that is less than zero, often used to represent a loss or a decrease.

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How do you calculate a score deduction?

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To calculate a score deduction, multiply the number of minutes late by the deduction amount per minute. For example, if the deduction is 10 points per minute and the team is 4 minutes late, the deduction is 10 x 4 = 40 points.

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What is the significance of a bank account balance?

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A bank account balance indicates the amount of money available in the account. A negative balance means the account is overdrawn.

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What does it mean to be 'above average'?

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Being 'above average' means performing better than the typical or expected level, often measured against a standard or mean.

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How do you interpret a negative wind chill?

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A negative wind chill indicates that the perceived temperature is below freezing, which can lead to frostbite or hypothermia.

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What is the concept of absolute value?

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Absolute value is the distance of a number from zero on a number line, regardless of direction. It is always a non-negative value.