Basic Math Quiz-02
Basic Math Quiz-02
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Question 1 |
0.2 × 2.5 + 2.4 ÷ 0.01 = ? (Plz solve WITHOUT using calculator)
A | 255⁄2 |
B | 363⁄2 |
C | 481⁄2 |
D | 551⁄2 |
E | 589⁄2 |
Question 1 Explanation:
First convert decimals into fractions where necessary as follows:
0.2 = 2⁄10 = 1⁄5
Similarly, 2.5 = 25⁄10 = 5⁄2
We should simplify division part to make expression easier:
2.4⁄0.01 = 240⁄1 (By multiplying both numerator and denominator with 100)
After simplification, we'll get 481⁄2
0.2 = 2⁄10 = 1⁄5
Similarly, 2.5 = 25⁄10 = 5⁄2
We should simplify division part to make expression easier:
2.4⁄0.01 = 240⁄1 (By multiplying both numerator and denominator with 100)
After simplification, we'll get 481⁄2
Question 2 |
0.01 × 0.025 = ? (Plz solve WITHOUT using calculator)
A | 0.000025 |
B | 0.00025 |
C | 0.0025 |
D | 0.025 |
E | 0.25 |
Question 2 Explanation:
While multiplication operation with decimals, always convert decimals into fractions. So, by converting decimals into fractions, we'll get:
0.01 = 1⁄100
0.025 = 25⁄1000
Thus, in fraction form, question is:
1⁄100 × 25⁄1000
➩ = 25⁄100000
➩ = 0.00025 Answer!
0.01 = 1⁄100
0.025 = 25⁄1000
Thus, in fraction form, question is:
1⁄100 × 25⁄1000
➩ = 25⁄100000
➩ = 0.00025 Answer!
Question 3 |
Which of the following is a possible value of x, if 4x2 + 8x = 60
A | 1 |
B | 2 |
C | 3 |
D | 4 |
E | 5 |
Question 3 Explanation:
NOT RECOMMENDED METHOD:
4x2 + 8x = 60
➩ 4x2 + 8x - 60 = 0
After taking 4 common,
➩ 4(x2 + 2x - 15) = 0
➩ x2 + 2x - 15 = 0
By factorizing:
➩ x2 + 5x - 3x - 15 = 0
➩ x(x + 5) - 3(x + 5) = 0 (Note that sign inside second parenthesis will change upon taking -3 common)
Now, by taking (x + 5) common:
➩ (x + 5) [x(1) - 3(1)] = 0
➩ (x + 5) (x - 3) = 0
➩ Either x + 5 = 0 or x - 3 = 0
➩ Either x = –5 or x = 3
RECOMMENDED METHOD: Simply plugin each answer choice to the question and check whether the two sides (LHS and RHS) equal?
➩ 4x2 + 8x - 60 = 0
After taking 4 common,
➩ 4(x2 + 2x - 15) = 0
➩ x2 + 2x - 15 = 0
By factorizing:
➩ x2 + 5x - 3x - 15 = 0
➩ x(x + 5) - 3(x + 5) = 0 (Note that sign inside second parenthesis will change upon taking -3 common)
Now, by taking (x + 5) common:
➩ (x + 5) [x(1) - 3(1)] = 0
➩ (x + 5) (x - 3) = 0
➩ Either x + 5 = 0 or x - 3 = 0
➩ Either x = –5 or x = 3
RECOMMENDED METHOD: Simply plugin each answer choice to the question and check whether the two sides (LHS and RHS) equal?
Question 4 |
In order to break a wooden block into 17 equal pieces, how many cuts will it require?
A | 15 |
B | 16 |
C | 17 |
D | 18 |
E | 19 |
Question 4 Explanation:
Don't remember (i.e. Ratta), change the scenario into small scale as follows:
In order to convert into 2 pieces, number of cuts required = 1
Thus, in order to convert into 17, .................. = 16
In order to convert into 2 pieces, number of cuts required = 1
Thus, in order to convert into 17, .................. = 16
Question 5 |
solve for x, if 3x + 2y = 20 and 2x – y = 11
A | 3 |
B | 4 |
C | 5 |
D | 6 |
E | 7 |
Question 5 Explanation:
By multiplying second equation with 2 on both sides to make coefficients of y same:
➩ 4x - 2y = 22 ----------------- (Eq. 1)
And first equation is 3x + 2y = 20 -------- (Eq. 2)
Now, by adding the above two equations:
4x - 2y = 22
3x + 2y = 20
7x = 42
➩ x = 6 Answer!
➩ 4x - 2y = 22 ----------------- (Eq. 1)
And first equation is 3x + 2y = 20 -------- (Eq. 2)
Now, by adding the above two equations:
4x - 2y = 22
3x + 2y = 20
7x = 42
➩ x = 6 Answer!
Question 6 |

A | –20 |
B | –10 |
C | –8 |
D | –4 |
E | 0 |
Question 6 Explanation:
First simplify expression inside parenthesis. After simplifying first parenthesis, we'll get –6. And after simplifying second parenthesis, we'll get 14.
–6 – 14 = –20
–6 – 14 = –20
Question 7 |
If a wooden block of length 240 centimeters is cut into equal parts of 12 centimeters each, how many cuts will be required to do so?
A | 17 |
B | 18 |
C | 19 |
D | 20 |
E | 21 |
Question 7 Explanation:
240 centimeter needs to be cut into several equal parts of 12 centimeter each.
First, we need to find number of parts. And then from number of parts, we can determine number of cuts require to do so.
In order to split 240 into 1 centimeter each, we need 240 parts.
In order to split 240 into 2 centimeter each, we need 120 parts.
Thus, in order to split 240 into 12 centimeter each, we need 240⁄12 = 20 parts
Now, 240 parts require 1 cut to split into two parts
Thus, 240 parts require 19 cut to split into 20 parts
First, we need to find number of parts. And then from number of parts, we can determine number of cuts require to do so.
In order to split 240 into 1 centimeter each, we need 240 parts.
In order to split 240 into 2 centimeter each, we need 120 parts.
Thus, in order to split 240 into 12 centimeter each, we need 240⁄12 = 20 parts
Now, 240 parts require 1 cut to split into two parts
Thus, 240 parts require 19 cut to split into 20 parts
Question 8 |
Find value of x + y, if x + 4y = 90 and 4x + y = 40
A | 21 |
B | 26 |
C | 32.5 |
D | 43 |
E | 45 |
Question 8 Explanation:
Just think if we add the two equations, coefficients of x and y will become 5 each. Thus, we'll get:
5x + 5y = 130
➩ x + y = 26
5x + 5y = 130
➩ x + y = 26
Question 9 |

A | 1⁄12 |
B | 11⁄30 |
C | 13⁄30 |
D | 11⁄12 |
E | 13⁄12 |
Question 9 Explanation:
First, we'll solve division sign:
14⁄13 ÷ 35⁄39 = 14⁄13 × 35⁄39
After simplifying this, we'll get:
14⁄13 × 35⁄39 = 6⁄5
Thus, we have,
6⁄5 + 15⁄2 – 25⁄3
LCM of 5, 2 and 3 is 30, so
6⁄5 + 15⁄2 – 25⁄3 = (6×6 + 15×15 – 25×10)⁄30
➩ (36 + 225 – 250)⁄30 = 11⁄30 Answer!
14⁄13 ÷ 35⁄39 = 14⁄13 × 35⁄39
After simplifying this, we'll get:
14⁄13 × 35⁄39 = 6⁄5
Thus, we have,
6⁄5 + 15⁄2 – 25⁄3
LCM of 5, 2 and 3 is 30, so
6⁄5 + 15⁄2 – 25⁄3 = (6×6 + 15×15 – 25×10)⁄30
➩ (36 + 225 – 250)⁄30 = 11⁄30 Answer!
Question 10 |

A | 1⁄9 |
B | 2⁄9 |
C | 3⁄9 |
D | 4⁄9 |
E | 5⁄9 |
Question 10 Explanation:
By solving from bottom and taking LCMs, we'll get: 5⁄9
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