Math Review (start of year)

Front

What is the formula for calculating the perimeter of a rectangle?

Back

Perimeter = 2 * (length + width)

Front

How do you find the total number of sections when dividing a length into smaller parts?

Back

Total sections = Total length / Length of each section

Front

What is a ratio?

Back

A ratio is a comparison of two quantities, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

Front

What is the perimeter of a rectangle with a length of 10 yards and a width of 1 yard?

Back

Perimeter = 2 * (10 + 1) = 22 yards

Front

How many gallons of water will be used in 20 minutes if the rate is 5 gallons per minute?

Back

100 gallons (5 gallons/minute * 20 minutes = 100 gallons)

Front

What point is located on the y-axis?

Back

A point is on the y-axis if its x-coordinate is 0.

Front

What is the ratio of vowels to consonants in the word 'TREAT'?

Back

2:3 (2 vowels: T, E; 3 consonants: R, A, T)

Front

If Mr. Salami has a 16-foot long sandwich and divides it into 1/4 foot sections, how many sections can he make?

Back

64 sections (16 feet / 1/4 foot = 64)

Front

What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?

Back

A variable is a symbol used to represent an unknown value in mathematical expressions or equations.

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.