Introduction to Fractions Quiz

Why are fractions important to electricians?

• To calculate the total resistance of resistors connected in parallel

• To measure the length of wires

• To determine the voltage of a circuit

• To calculate the power consumption

What is a fraction?

• A division

• A number greater than one

• A subtraction

• A multiplication

What is the top number of a fraction called?

• Denominator

• Quotient

• Divider

• Numerator

What does the bottom number of a fraction represent?

• Numerator

• Denominator

• Multiplier

• Subtractor

What is one way to define a rational number?

• If it is a whole number

• If it can be written as a fraction

• If it is an integer

• If it is greater than one

What is the fraction representation of one half?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/4

• 1/3

How do you find two-thirds of twelve?

• Multiply 12 by 2 and divide by 3

• Multiply 12 by 3 and divide by 2

• Divide 12 by 3 and multiply by 2

• Divide 12 by 2 and multiply by 3

What is the simplified form of the fraction 6/24?

• 1/6

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/3

What is the greatest common factor used for in fractions?

• To find the largest number that both the numerator and denominator can be divided by

• To find the smallest number that both the numerator and denominator can be divided by

• To multiply the numerator and denominator

• To add the numerator and denominator

What does simplifying a fraction result in?

• A larger fraction

• A different fraction with a different value

• A smaller fraction

• A different fraction with the same value