Q.1
According to the dictionary what is the purpose of a fraction?
  • To complicate math
  • To annoy teachers
  • To confuse students
  • To represent part of a whole
Q.2
Where can the 'numerator' in a fraction be found?
  • Above the line
  • Below the line
  • Either above or below the line
  • Anywhere but where it ought to be
Q.3
Where can the 'denominator' in a fraction be found?
  • Above the line
  • Below the line
  • Either above or below the line
  • Hiding
Q.4
If a fraction has a numerator (above the line) that is greater than the denominator (below the line) then it is what type of fraction?
  • Important
  • Impossible
  • Improbable
  • Improper
Q.5
Look at this fractional equation: ⁄ = ⁄ . To solve the equation what would you do first?
  • Multiply a x 9
  • Multiply 3 x 2
  • Multiply a x 9 AND multiply 3 x 2
  • Multiply a x 2 AND multiply 3 x 9
Q.6
In the equation 2 x a = 3 x 9 which of these is not correct?
  • 2 x a = 27
  • 2a = 3 x 9
  • 2a = 27
  • a = 14.5
Q.7
Look at this fractional equation: ⁄ = ⁄ . Which of the following steps is incorrect?
  • 4 x a = 9 x 9
  • 4a = 81
  • a = 81/4
  • a = 20
Q.8
Look at the following fractional equation and decide what is the correct value for a: ⁄ = ⁄ .
  • 6.5
  • 8.5
  • 10.5
  • 12.5
Q.9
Look at the following fractional equation and decide what is the correct value for a: ⁄ = 18.
  • 0.5
  • 2
  • 27
  • 162
Q.10
Look at the following fractional equation and decide what is the correct value for a: ⁄ = ⁄ .
  • 2
  • 2.5
  • 3
  • 3.5
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