Advanced MATH 6 Semester Exam STUDY GUIDE

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What is the conversion from yards to feet?

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1 yard = 3 feet. Therefore, to convert yards to feet, multiply the number of yards by 3.

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If a worm is 1/2 inch long and another is 1/4 inch long, how do you find the difference in their lengths?

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Subtract the length of the shorter worm from the length of the longer worm: 1/2 - 1/4 = 1/4 inch.

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How do you calculate the cost per item when given the total cost and quantity?

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Divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, $279 for 9 tickets means $279 ÷ 9 = $31 per ticket.

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What is expanded form in mathematics?

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Expanded form is a way to express a number by showing the value of each digit. For example, 356.09 in expanded form is (3 x 100) + (5 x 10) + (6 x 1) + (9 x 1/100).

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How do you compare decimal numbers?

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Compare decimal numbers by looking at the digits from left to right, starting with the largest place value. For example, 2.323 < 2.33 because 323 thousandths is less than 330 thousandths.

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What is the formula to convert feet to yards?

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To convert feet to yards, divide the number of feet by 3.

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What is the difference between a fraction and a decimal?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, while a decimal is a way of expressing fractions in a base-10 format. For example, 1/2 = 0.5.

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How do you find the total cost of multiple items?

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Multiply the cost of one item by the number of items. For example, if one ticket costs $31 and you buy 9, the total cost is $31 x 9 = $279.

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What does it mean to round a number?

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Rounding a number means adjusting it to the nearest specified place value, such as the nearest whole number or tenth.

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What is the significance of place value in a number?

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Place value determines the value of a digit based on its position in the number. For example, in 356, the 3 is in the hundreds place, so it represents 300.