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Mathematics in Construction Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the '-' symbol represent in mathematics?

a)

Addition

b)

Subtraction

c)

Multiplication

d)

Division

2.

Which operation involves increasing numbers through repeated addition?

a)

Division

b)

Subtraction

c)

Multiplication

d)

Addition

3.

What is the process of splitting numbers into equal parts called?

a)

Addition

b)

Subtraction

c)

Multiplication

d)

Division

4.

What is a fraction?

a)

A whole number

b)

A part of a whole number expressed as a numerator over a denominator

c)

A decimal number

d)

A percentage

5.

What is a decimal?

a)

A whole number

b)

A fraction

c)

A part of a whole number expressed as digits to the right of a decimal point

d)

A percentage

6.

What is the process of changing from one form to another called?

a)

Division

b)

Conversion

c)

Addition

d)

Subtraction

7.

Which symbol is used to express multiplication?

a)

+

b)

-

c)

x or *

d)

÷

8.

What is a ratio?

a)

A comparison of numbers showing the relationship between two quantities

b)

An unknown quantity

c)

The longest side of a right triangle

d)

An equation used to solve math problems

9.

What is a formula used for?

a)

To compare numbers

b)

To state two ratios are equal

c)

To understand relationships between variables and solve math problems

d)

To describe a drawing or model

10.

What is a variable?

a)

A comparison of numbers

b)

An unknown quantity

c)

The longest side of a right triangle

d)

A term describing a drawing or model

11.

What does 'true to scale' mean?

a)

A comparison of numbers

b)

An expression stating two ratios are equal

c)

A term describing a drawing or model where elements are in proportion to the actual item

d)

An unknown quantity

12.

Which term is used for an equation that helps solve math problems?

a)

Hypotenuse

b)

Variable

c)

Formula

d)

Ratio

13.

Which term refers to the longest side of a right triangle?

a)

Ratio

b)

Proportion

c)

Hypotenuse

d)

Variable

14.

What is the definition of a variable in mathematics?

a)

A comparison of numbers

b)

An unknown quantity

c)

The longest side of a right triangle

d)

An expression stating two ratios are equal

15.

Which term is used to express that two ratios are equal?

a)

Ratio

b)

Formula

c)

Proportion

d)

Variable