C&G 2365 202-02 Mathematical Principles

How can fractions be classified?

• Proper fractions and improper fractions

• Mixed fractions and whole numbers

• Vulgar fractions and decimal fractions

• Rational numbers and irrational numbers

What is a vulgar fraction?

• A fraction with a decimal point

• A fraction with a numerator and a denominator

• A fraction with only whole numbers

• A fraction with a variable

In a vulgar fraction, what does the denominator represent?

• The total number of pieces an item is divided into

• The number of whole items

• The number of items left over

• The number of items multiplied

Where is the numerator located in a vulgar fraction?

• Below the line or after the slash

• Above the line or before the slash

• To the right of the slash

• To the left of the slash

What is the denominator in the fraction representing a cake divided into eight equal pieces?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

If three green pieces of the cake are taken, what is the numerator of the fraction?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is a decimal fraction?

• A fraction with a denominator that is a power of 10

• A fraction with a numerator that is a power of 10

• A fraction with a denominator that is a prime number

• A fraction with a numerator that is a prime number

How can decimal fractions be written to simplify calculations?

• With a decimal point and no denominator

• With a numerator and a denominator

• With a fraction bar

• With a percentage sign

Why are decimal fractions ideal for use with calculators?

• They can be entered directly into the calculator

• They require complex calculations

• They are always whole numbers

• They cannot be converted from vulgar fractions

How can vulgar fractions be converted to decimal fractions?

• By dividing the numerator by the denominator

• By multiplying the numerator by the denominator

• By adding the numerator to the denominator

• By subtracting the denominator from the numerator