Mathematics Project

Mathematics Project

Project – Basic Skills

Answer ALL questions, and submit this assignment physically to the teacher. Show the steps to receive full marks.

1. The cost of 5 of the same books is $20. What is the cost of 3 of these books? [2]
2. A journey takes 4 hours to complete travelling at a speed of 60 miles per hour. How long will the same journey take travelling at 30 miles per hour? [2]
3. What is the smaller share when $60 000 is divided in the ratio 7:5? [2] 4. Simplify the ratio 20 minutes : 2 hours. [2]
4. Evaluate: 20 − 7 + 12 ÷ 3 × 6 [2]
5. In a certain city the temperature in the morning was −5 °��. By midday the temperature rose by 12 °��. Calculate the temperature at midday. [2]
6. Approximate 23.705 to:
7. a) 2 decimal places
8. b) 2 significant figures [2]
9. Write each number in scientific notation.
10. a) $23 500 000
11. b) 0.0035 [2]
12. Find the size of each angle marked with a letter.

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Give a reason for each answer. [4]47°