Mathematical Problem Solving Techniques

Mathematical Problem Solving Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial covers various mathematical problems, including calculating sale prices with discounts and taxes, comparing attorney fees, applying exponent rules, subtracting fractions, and understanding absolute values. It provides step-by-step solutions to each problem, emphasizing the importance of converting percentages to decimals, finding common denominators, and applying exponent rules. The tutorial also explains how to handle negative exponents and absolute values, ensuring students understand the concepts thoroughly.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sale price of jeans originally costing $40 with a 20% discount and 8% tax?

$32.00

$34.56

$36.00

$38.40

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A calculator is on sale for 40% off its regular price of $20. What is the sale price?

$8.00

$12.00

$20.00

$16.00

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Shamika bought three skirts at $25 each. What is her total after a 30% discount?

$60.00

$57.50

$55.00

$52.50

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which attorney is cheaper for a $200,000 house: Mr. Gable with a $2,500 flat fee or Mrs. Mandal with a 1.5% fee?

Mrs. Mandal

Cannot determine

Mr. Gable

Both are the same

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 5^6 * 5^-2?

5^8

5^4

5^3

5^2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the least common denominator of 7/8 and 5/6?

36

48

12

24

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Simplify the expression: 4^2 * 3^5 * 2^4 / (4^3 * 3^5 * 2^2).

4

8

2

1

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