Introduction to construction math module 2

In a number such as 52.25, any number shown to the right of the decimal point represent______.

• that part of the number that is greater than 1.
• that part of the number that is less than 1.
• an improper number.
• an improper fraction.

Of the following series of numbers, which is the higher number? 0.04671; 0.04761; 0.4761; 0.4671.

• 0.04671
• 0.04761
• 0.4761
• 0.4671

When a number is stated as a percentage, it means that a number represents a portion of _____.

• 50
• 100
• 250
• 1000

When converting decimals to a percentage, simply move the decimal point _____.

• one place to the left
• one place to the right
• two places to the left
• two places to the right

Convert 0.86 into a fraction and reduce the answer to lowest terms.

• 86/100
• 14/100
• 43/50
• 7/50

The metric ruler is typically divided into ________.

• inches and half inches
• centimeters and millimeters
• millimeters and decimeters
• eighth inches and sixteenth inches

An inside measurement can be taken with a tape measure by _____.

• adding the length of the tape measure case.
• subtracting the length of the tape measure case.
• removing the tape from the case.
• adding the thickness of the tape hook

In the metric system, each millimeter increment is equal to  ________.

• 1/1000 of a centimeter
• 1/100 of a centimeter
• 1/10 of a centimeter
• 10 centimeters

Once cubic meter represents a cube shape that measures 1 meter in all three dimensions.  How long is each side in centimeters.

• 1 cm
• 10 cm
• 100 cm
• 1000 cm

On the Fahrenheit scale, how many degrees are there between the freezing (32) and boiling (212) point of water?

• 60 degrees
• 100 degrees
• 180 degrees
• 212 degrees