Fractions
Name 4 types of fractions and provide an example of each kind.
Proper Fraction: 3/5
Improper Fraction: 7/2
Mixed Number: 10 1/8
Unreduced: 6/12
Add the following decimals:
2 + 0.125 + 125.47 + 5.8 =
Answer: 133.395
Identify which arithmetic operation matches each description below:
1) Slow Increase =
2) Fast Increase =
3) Slow Decrease =
4) Fast Decrease =
Answer:
1) Addition
2) Multiplication
3) Subtraction
4) Division
What skill does paper folding measure?
Answer:
Spatial Reasoning
As far as direction, what is the difference between having an even number of gears vs. an odd number of gears?
Answer:
Odd number of gears will start and end in the same direction.
Even number of gears will start and end in the opposite direction.
Add the following fractions and reduce your final answer:
27 3/8
+13 11/16
Answer: 41 1/16
Convert 12 3/8 to a decimal.
Answer: 12.375
Name 3 types of Numerical Patterns discussed in Test Prep Class.
Possible Answers:
Double Rules
Triple Rules
Counting Number Rules
Even vs. Odd Number Rules
Fibonacci Sequence
Name four parts to paper folding.
Answer:
1) folds
2) layers
3) punches
4) holes
Which lever is stronger 2nd class levers or 3rd class levers?
Answer:
2nd class levers are stronger.
Subtract the following fractions and reduce your final answer:
58 2/7
- 34 2/3
Answer: 23 13/21
Subtract the following decimals:
97 - 15.48 =
Answer: 81.52
Describe the rule that generates the numerical pattern below:
1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21
Answer:
Fibonacci Sequence - add previous 2 numbers to get the next number.
List the 3 considerations to find the answer to paper folding questions.
Answer:
1) # of folds = # of layers x # of punches
2) Holes will be symmetrical to one of the fold lines.
3) Original hole locations.
List 3 differences between fixed pulleys and movable pulleys.
Answer:
Fixed = fixed wheel, changes direction of force, mechanical advantage of 1.
Movable = movable wheel, does not change direction, mechanical advantage of 2
There are 2 steps that differ from multiplying and dividing fractions. What 2 steps separate the process from multiplying and dividing fractions?
Answer:
1) change division to multiplication
2) flip the second fraction
There are 232 candidates at HIRE360.
About 13.4% of those candidates prefer plumbing.
About how many candidates prefer plumbing?
Answer: 31 candidates
Find the next value in the numerical pattern below:
3, 12, 7, 28, 23, ?
Answer:
92
Describe a paper folding example that would result in 16 holes.
Answer:
2 folds -> 4 layers -> 4 punches = 16 holes
Describe the pressure and velocity of shallow moving water.
Answer:
Shallow water - low pressure - fast moving
After you solve both fraction problems below, what is the sum of their answers?
1) 16 divided by 4/7
2) 3 1/2 x 10/7
Answer: 33
What is 63.677 divided by 3.7?
Answer: 17.21
What is the next value in the numerical pattern below?
12, 48, 43, 51, 204, 199, ?
Answer:
207
Using a square sheet of paper, create a paper folding example where only 1 consideration is true.
Answer:
1st fold: top corner fold down
2nd fold: bottom half fold up
Punch: top right corner
Provide 3 differences between series and parallel circuits.
Answer:
Series = one path, not reliable, not in homes
Parallel = multiple paths, reliable, standard home circuits