Mathematics in the Workplace - Assessment 1

Which of the following accurately defines mathematics?

• A complex subject formally studied by mythologists

• A complex subject concerned with the structure of substances

• Study of numbers, quantity, shapes and the relationships among

  them

• Study of the facts and theories related to the laws of physical

  properties

Which of the following professionals apply math by estimating yield?

• Military officers

• Farmers and ranchers

• Reporters, writers and publishers

• Firefighters, EMTs and police officers

According to the lecture presentation, programmers and software engineers apply math in which of the following ways?

• Managing reservations

• Drawing to scale

• Creating algorithms

• Estimating the value of assets

Which of the following is NOT a way doctors and nurses apply mathematics as stated in the presentation?

• Pricing products and services

• Converting between measurement systems

• Interpreting equipment readings

• Analyzing lab results

According to the segment, sales representatives use math in which of the following ways

• Using patterns, geometry and symmetry

• Drawing to scale

• Creating algorithms

• Applying discounts and markdowns

Which of the following accurately describes multiplication?

• Deducting numbers

• Splitting numbers into equal parts

• Combining numbers

• Increasing numbers through repeated addition

2. Which of the following symbols represents addition?

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What does the symbol ">" represent?

• Approximately equal to

• Not equal to

• Greater than

• Less than

According to the lesson presentation, which of the following words typically indicates division?

• Difference

• Share

• Product

• Less than

Solve the equation:15 x 8 =

• 7

• 23

• 90

• 120