FAA General Oral Exam Questions with correct answers

Describe the result of adding a large positive number and a smaller negative number. CORRECT ANSWER The result is a smaller positive number, and is the same as ignoring the signs and subtracting the smaller number from the larger. How do you convert a fraction into a decimal? CORRECT ANSWER Divide the top number (Numerator) by the bottom number (denominator). What is the key step that must be performed in order to add or subtract unlike fractions? CORRECT ANSWER You must find the lowest (Least) common denominator. How do you divide one fraction by another? CORRECT ANSWER You invert the divisor and multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. How can you convert a decimal into a percent? CORRECT ANSWER (1) Multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent sign. (2) Move the decimal point two places to the right and add the percent sign. How do you convert a fraction into a percent? CORRECT ANSWER Convert it to a decimal, move the decimal point two p