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CLEP General Mathematics: Arithmetic Basics

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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Reducing fractions is
dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number
divisor
x/100
Odd

2. For there to be X unique factors of X - what must be true?
Every integer between 1 and X - inclusive - must be a factor of X
farther to the left on the number line
mixed number
The distance around the Polgyon... i.e. the sum of the lengths of all the sides.

3. In order to understand and use exponents that are fractions or decimals - you must first know about
roots of numbers
Mathematics
More
'five squared'

4. Unit Profit = ?
parallel lines
farther to the right on the number line.
Subtracting Signed Integers
Sale Price - Unit Cost

5. Zero divided by any whole number (except 0)
Even
percent
Is zero
Same units

6. The absolute value of the numerator is smaller than the absolute value of the denominator.
Sum of Interior Angles of a Polygon: (n - 2) x 180
Axiom V.
proper fraction
1 - (y/100)

7. Are located to the left of the zero on the integer number line. Negative-value integers use the same symbols as the whole number system - but are distinguished by the use of a negative sign ( - ). Numbers 5 and - 5 - for example - might resemble one
Negative-value integers
product
1
range

8. The process of breaking a number down into its factors is called
simplify
Negative-value integers
factoring
mode

9. What rule is essential to follow when solving ABSOLUTE VALUE EQUATIONS?
To make sure to solve for Both cases.
Revenue ($) - Cost ($)
Is equal to the original value
Relative multitude

10. The difference between the least and greatest values in a set of numbers.
UnitPrice ($/unit) x Qty.Purchas'd (units)
range
contains only a single number
Is zero

11. An angle that measures 90 degrees
Revenue ($) - Cost ($)
they have the same absolute value
right angle
reflection

12. Trading decimal places refers to moving the decimals in the opposite direction the same number of places - when multiplying a very large number and a very small number.
Unit Cost + Markup
angle
prime number
The concept of trading decimal places and how it works

13. An equation stating that two ratios are equal
proportion
farther to the left on the number line
rectangle
Is zero

14. That which is referred to Unity as a Whole to a Part as - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - etc..
integer or whole number
quotient
Quantity is expressed
unit ratio

15. Multiplying several Even integers together results in higher and higher powers of ...? Because each even number will contribute at LEAST one 2 to the factors of the product
2
radius
circumference
dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number

16. A quadrilateral with two pairs of congruent - parallel sides.
parallelogram
Absolute and Relative
Decreases
Magnitude at Rest and Magnitude in Motion

17. Decreasing the Denominator of a fraction Increases/Decreases the value?
The distance around the Polgyon... i.e. the sum of the lengths of all the sides.
Increases the value.
Inserting a zero at the left end of a whole number
numerator

18. Is the opposite of raising fractions to higher terms.
product
Reducing fractions
Odd
Look at the numerator... This will give you the repeating digits (perhaps with leading zeroes) if the denominator of the fraction is 1 less than a power of 10.

19. One number is said to be less than (<) another when it is
1. Arithmetic Mean (Ave.) = Median ... you can find out the ave. by figuring out the Median (i.e. MIDDLE number) 2. Mean & Median = (First + Last terms) / 2... i.e. the average of the First and Last terms 3. Sum(Elements in Set) = Ave. x #Elements
farther to the left on the number line
octagon
Revenue ($) - Cost ($)

20. The ratio of a number to 100 (per one hundred). The symbol %
Magnitude
percent
hexagon
Axiom II.

21. Change/Original = New
Revenue ($) - Cost ($)
change the operation from subtraction to addition
Percent Change
equal to 1

22. Change / Original Formula
Change + - Original = New
mixed fraction
prime number
Wage Rate ($ per hr) x Hrs worked

23. Factors may be multiplied in any order.
improper fractions
equal to 1 divided by that number with a positive exponent
quotient
commutative law of multiplication

24. A fraction with all common factors (other than 1) factored out of the numerator and denominator
Proof
Odd
lowest terms
Even

25. To indicate the addition operation- to indicate a positive integer value
Multitudes and Magnitudes
Whole Numbers
Sale Price - Unit Cost
A plus sign (+) is used for two entirely different purposes:

26. Is the agreement of things in Quanity.
lowercase letters
Odd
Same units
Equality

27. The two kinds of Quantity are
Reducing by the Largest Common Factor (LCF)
Multitudes and Magnitudes
percent
mixed number

28. TotalCost($) = ?

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29. Is Always perpendicular (at 90 deg. to) the base!
To add integers that have opposite signs:
Zero (0)
Any value multiplied by one
The height of a triangle

30. To indicate the subtraction operation - to indicate a negative integer value
x = (+-) a
pentagon
straight angle
A minus sign ( - ) is used for two entirely different purposes:

31. Divide the denominator into the numerator. Use ordinary whole-number division that produces a quotient and a remainder.
Inequality
Step 1 of Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
prism
right triangle

32. The action of the mind whereby a quantity is measured by Unity or a Unit.
Computation
scale drawing
parallelogram
composite number

33. The Sum of n consecutive integers is Not divisible by n if n is
62.5%
The diagonals of a rhombus are Always perpendicular bisectors (meaning they cut each other in half at a 90deg. angle)
Even
When to use fractions

34. A fraction with all common factors (other than 1) factored out of the numerator and denominator
Revenue ($) - Cost ($)
lowest terms
Parts
There are two parts in the procedure for subtracting signed integers:

35. Step 1: Do the multiplication and division first - from left to right. Step 2: Do the addition and subtraction last - from left to right.
quadrilateral
mixed fraction
When solving combinations of addition - subtraction - multiplication - and division in the same expression:
Whole

36. Part of the population that is studied to find the characteristics of the whole population.
When you are absolutely sure the variable or expression <> 0
Step 1 of Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
Greater
sample

37. Any number with a negative exponent is equal to 1 divided by that number with a positive exponent
To find out - easily - if one fraction is bigger than another
A plus sign (+) is used for two entirely different purposes:
diameter
Evaluating Powers With Negative Exponents

38. A value such as 5^2 can be called

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39. 1 to any power is equal to
1
denominator
Relative multitude
Parts

40. A line segment that passes through the center of a circle and has its endpoints on the circle. It describes how wide the circle is.
Even or Non-Int
unit ratio
The sum of all the integers from 20 to 100 - inclusive
diameter

41. A triangle with two equal sides and two equal angles
Equal
When to use fractions
isosceles triangle
2^3 = 8

42. A parallelogram with four right angles
Terminating decimal
proportion
rectangle
quotient

43. Percent Decrease Formula ?
theorem
cylinder
Line Segments
Original x (1 - x/100) = New

44. Odd / Odd = ? e.g. 15/5 = 3 e.g. 15/25 = 0.6
prism
Odd or Non-Int
supplementary angles
Different Units

45. Basic Number Properties and elementary operations.
Number Systems
Axiom IV.
Relative multitude
1. Pick numbers for each variable. Can be helpful to use a chart. 2. Answer the question - walking through the logic with the numbers that we've picked. This answer is the Target. 3. Test Each answer choice - Even if you've already found one that equ

46. A number that is a factor of two or more numbers.
exactly the same portion
area
Inequality
common factor

47. Or demonstration - is a connection of arguments used to demonstrate the truth or falsehood of a statement.
Subtracting Signed Integers
Proof
1
factors of the multiplication operation

48. Is a part which - being repeated a number of times - becomes equal to the whole; as 4 is of the numbers 8 and 12.
Aliquot Part
( (Last - First) / Increment ) + 1
acute angle
y-axis

49. The point of intersection for two sides of a plane figure - three sides of a solid figure - or the endpoints of two rays that form an angle.
improper fraction
There are two parts in the procedure for subtracting signed integers:
vertex (vertices - plural)
area

50. A unit for measuring area
1. Never pick 1 or 0 - or 100 for % VICS 2. All numbers you pick must be Different 3. Pick SMALL numbers 4. Try to pick PRIME numbers 5. Avoid picking numbers that are COEFFICIENTS in several answer choices
Always completed first
reflection
square unit