WorksheetsMathematics in Construction Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the '-' symbol represent in mathematics?
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Which operation involves increasing numbers through repeated addition?
Division
Subtraction
Multiplication
Addition
What is the process of splitting numbers into equal parts called?
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
What is a fraction?
A whole number
A part of a whole number expressed as a numerator over a denominator
A decimal number
A percentage
What is a decimal?
A whole number
A fraction
A part of a whole number expressed as digits to the right of a decimal point
A percentage
What is the process of changing from one form to another called?
Division
Conversion
Addition
Subtraction
Which symbol is used to express multiplication?
+
-
x or *
÷
What is a ratio?
A comparison of numbers showing the relationship between two quantities
An unknown quantity
The longest side of a right triangle
An equation used to solve math problems
What is a formula used for?
To compare numbers
To state two ratios are equal
To understand relationships between variables and solve math problems
To describe a drawing or model
What is a variable?
A comparison of numbers
An unknown quantity
The longest side of a right triangle
A term describing a drawing or model
What does 'true to scale' mean?
A comparison of numbers
An expression stating two ratios are equal
A term describing a drawing or model where elements are in proportion to the actual item
An unknown quantity
Which term is used for an equation that helps solve math problems?
Hypotenuse
Variable
Formula
Ratio
Which term refers to the longest side of a right triangle?
Ratio
Proportion
Hypotenuse
Variable
What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?
A comparison of numbers
An unknown quantity
The longest side of a right triangle
An expression stating two ratios are equal
Which term is used to express that two ratios are equal?
Ratio
Formula
Proportion
Variable
