BNU1501: Basic Numeracy Study
Memo
A comprehensive guide to key numeracy concepts and problem-solving.
Question 1: Mathematical Terminology
Match the terms in column B with the statement in column A:
Column A Column B
1. The outcome of adding two or more numbers c. Sum
2. The outcome of multiplying two or more numbers d. Product
3. The outcome of subtracting one number from a.
another Difference
4. The result of the division of one number by
b. Quotient
another
Answer: [3] 1 - c; 2 - d; 3 - a; 4 - b
Addition results in a Sum; Multiplication results in a Product; Subtraction
results in a Difference; Division results in a Quotient.
Question 2: Rounding Decimals and Integers
Round off 20.85784 to:
a) Four decimal places
b) The nearest whole number (integer)
Answer: [3] a) 20.8579; b) 21
Memo
A comprehensive guide to key numeracy concepts and problem-solving.
Question 1: Mathematical Terminology
Match the terms in column B with the statement in column A:
Column A Column B
1. The outcome of adding two or more numbers c. Sum
2. The outcome of multiplying two or more numbers d. Product
3. The outcome of subtracting one number from a.
another Difference
4. The result of the division of one number by
b. Quotient
another
Answer: [3] 1 - c; 2 - d; 3 - a; 4 - b
Addition results in a Sum; Multiplication results in a Product; Subtraction
results in a Difference; Division results in a Quotient.
Question 2: Rounding Decimals and Integers
Round off 20.85784 to:
a) Four decimal places
b) The nearest whole number (integer)
Answer: [3] a) 20.8579; b) 21
