MCAT Math Without a Calculator Quiz

When adding exponents with the same power, what should you do with the coefficients?

• Divide them

• Multiply them

• Subtract them

• Add them

If you have 5x10¯³ + 6x10¯⁴, what is the first step to solve this?

• Add the coefficients directly

• Multiply the coefficients

• Subtract the smaller power from the larger

• Convert both to the same power

What is the result of multiplying (2x10⁴) by (4x10²)?

• 8x10⁸

• 6x10⁸

• 8x10⁶

• 6x10⁶

When dividing exponents, what operation do you perform on the exponents?

• Multiply them

• Divide them

• Subtract them

• Add them

In the molarity problem, what is the approximate value of 6.8 divided by 5.1?

• 1.2

• 1.4

• 1.6

• 1.8

What is the final exponent when dividing 10¯⁷ by 10¯³?

• 10¯¹

• 10¯⁴

• 10¯²

• 10¯³

What is the correct scientific notation for 0.5 x 10³?

• 0.5 x 10⁴

• 5 x 10³

• 5 x 10²

• 0.5 x 10²

What is the approximate value of 7/5?

• 1.8

• 1.6

• 1.4

• 1.2

What is the final answer for the molarity problem in scientific notation?

• 1.4 x 10¯³

• 1.4 x 10¯⁴

• 1.3 x 10¯³

• 1.3 x 10¯⁴

What should you do when the MCAT asks for an approximate value?

• Ignore the powers

• Find the exact value

• Use a calculator

• Estimate the value