Fractions, Decimals, Approximations And Percentage
Aperçu
Fractions, decimals, approximations, and percentage are fundamental concepts in the field of mathematics that are essential for everyday calculations and decision-making. This course material will delve into the intricacies of these topics, equipping students with the necessary skills to perform basic operations on fractions and decimals, express values to specified significant figures and decimal places, calculate percentages, and understand the principles of approximations.
Starting with fractions, students will learn how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractional numbers. Understanding the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction is crucial for performing these operations accurately. By mastering fraction operations, students will be able to solve real-world problems involving parts of a whole or sets of objects.
Decimals are another essential aspect of the course, providing a way to represent numbers with fractional parts. Students will explore the connection between decimals and fractions, learning how to convert between the two forms efficiently. By practicing decimal operations, learners will gain confidence in working with decimal numbers in various contexts, such as money, measurements, and scientific calculations.
Approximations are useful when dealing with situations where precise values are not required or feasible. Students will understand the concept of rounding numbers to a specified number of significant figures or decimal places. This skill is crucial in scientific research, engineering calculations, and financial estimations, where a quick and close approximation is sufficient for decision-making.
Percentage, a widely used concept in business, finance, and everyday life, will also be covered in this course material. Students will learn how to calculate percentages, apply percentage changes, and solve problems related to discounts, markups, and interests. Understanding percentages is essential for interpreting data, analyzing trends, and making informed decisions based on relative values.
Throughout the course, students will engage with practical examples and exercises that reinforce their understanding of fractions, decimals, approximations, and percentages. By mastering these foundational concepts, students will develop critical thinking skills, numerical fluency, and problem-solving abilities that are applicable across various fields of study and professions.
Objectifs
- Solve Problems Involving Share And VAT
- Perform Basic Operations On Fractions And Decimals
- Calculate Simple Interest, Profit And Loss Percent
- Express To Specified Number Of Significant Figures And Decimal Places
- Ratio Proportion And Rate
Note de cours
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- Calculate the value of (3/4) ÷ (2/3). A. 3/8 B. 9/8 C. 1/2 D. 9/4 Answer: B. 9/8
- Convert 0.625 from a decimal to a fraction. A. 625/1000 B. 625/100 C. 625/10 D. 625/1000 Answer: D. 625/1000
- What is 35% of 80? A. 28 B. 25 C. 30 D. 40 Answer: A. 28
- Simplify the following expression: 2.5 + 1.75 - 0.9. A. 3.35 B. 3.35 C. 4.5 D. 4.4 Answer: A. 3.35
- Express 0.00375 to three significant figures. A. 0.00375 B. 0.0038 C. 0.004 D. 0.003 Answer: B. 0.0038
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