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Quiz Chapter 1: Rational Numbers

10 questions · Form 1 Mathematics Bab 1: Rational Numbers

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Which of the following numbers is an integer?

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1. Which of the following numbers is an integer?

  1. -15
  2. 0.75
  3. 12
  4. -3.4
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Answer: A

Integers are whole numbers without fractional or decimal parts. -15 is a negative integer.

2. Calculate: -6 x (-5) ÷ (-2)

  1. -15
  2. 15
  3. -30
  4. 30
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Answer: A

First, (-6) x (-5) = 30. Then, 30 ÷ (-2) = -15.

3. Evaluate: -13 + 56 - (-12)

  1. 1
  2. 0
  3. 23
  4. -1
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Answer: A

Common denominator is 6: -26 + 56 + 36 = 66 = 1.

4. Evaluate: 4 - 3 x (-2) + 8 ÷ (-4)

  1. 8
  2. -4
  3. 12
  4. 4
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Answer: A

Apply BODMAS: Multiplication first: 3 x (-2) = -6. Division: 8 ÷ (-4) = -2. Expression becomes: 4 - (-6) + (-2) = 4 + 6 - 2 = 8.

5. Which set of integers is arranged in ascending order?

  1. -8, -5, -2, 0, 3
  2. 3, 0, -2, -5, -8
  3. -2, -8, -5, 0, 3
  4. 0, -2, -5, -8, 3
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Answer: A

Ascending order goes from the smallest (most negative) to the largest value: -8 < -5 < -2 < 0 < 3.

6. Calculate: -3.2 x 0.5 + 1.8

  1. 0.2
  2. -0.2
  3. 3.4
  4. -3.4
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Answer: A

First, (-3.2) x 0.5 = -1.6. Then, -1.6 + 1.8 = 0.2.

7. Which law of arithmetic is illustrated by: 5 x (10 + 2) = (5 x 10) + (5 x 2)?

  1. Distributive Law
  2. Commutative Law
  3. Associative Law
  4. Identity Law
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Answer: A

The Distributive Law states that a x (b + c) = (a x b) + (a x c).

8. If a = -3 and b = 4, calculate the value of 2a - 3b.

  1. -18
  2. -6
  3. 6
  4. 18
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Answer: A

2(-3) - 3(4) = -6 - 12 = -18.

9. Evaluate: (-12) ÷ (-34)

  1. 23
  2. -23
  3. 38
  4. -38
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Answer: A

(-12) x (-43) = 46 = 23.

10. The temperature at midnight was -4°C. By 8:00 AM, it rose by 9°C. What was the temperature at 8:00 AM?

  1. 5°C
  2. -13°C
  3. 13°C
  4. -5°C
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Answer: A

-4 + 9 = 5°C.

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