Exponents, Computation Of Whole Numbers, Probability Of A Simple Event

Approved & Edited by ProProfs Editorial Team
The editorial team at ProProfs Quizzes consists of a select group of subject experts, trivia writers, and quiz masters who have authored over 10,000 quizzes taken by more than 100 million users. This team includes our in-house seasoned quiz moderators and subject matter experts. Our editorial experts, spread across the world, are rigorously trained using our comprehensive guidelines to ensure that you receive the highest quality quizzes.
Learn about Our Editorial Process
| By Lclewis01
L
Lclewis01
Community Contributor
Quizzes Created: 1 | Total Attempts: 108
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 108

SettingsSettingsSettings
Exponents, Computation Of Whole Numbers, Probability Of A Simple Event - Quiz


This quiz is to review students on evaluating exponents, probability of simple events, and basic computation skills.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Evaluate: 1/2 to the third power

    • A.

      1/4

    • B.

      1-6

    • C.

      1/8

    • D.

      1/3

    Correct Answer
    C. 1/8
    Explanation
    To evaluate 1/2 to the third power, we need to multiply 1/2 by itself three times. When we do this, we get (1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2) = 1/8. Therefore, the correct answer is 1/8.

    Rate this question:

  • 2. 

    Evaluate: 5 to the third power.

    • A.

      15

    • B.

      125

    • C.

      625

    • D.

      8

    Correct Answer
    B. 125
    Explanation
    To evaluate 5 to the third power, we need to multiply 5 by itself three times. So, 5 to the third power is equal to 5 x 5 x 5, which equals 125.

    Rate this question:

  • 3. 

    Evaluate: (0.5) to the second power.

    • A.

      0.25

    • B.

      25

    • C.

      0.1

    • D.

      10

    Correct Answer
    A. 0.25
    Explanation
    To evaluate (0.5) to the second power, we need to multiply 0.5 by itself. When we do this, we get 0.25 as the result.

    Rate this question:

  • 4. 

    +2 + (+5)=

    • A.

      -8

    • B.

      +3

    • C.

      8

    • D.

      -3

    Correct Answer
    C. 8
    Explanation
    The given expression is "2 + 5". When we add 2 and 5, the sum is 7. However, there is a positive sign in front of the 5, indicating that it is positive. So, the expression becomes "2 + (+5)" which is equivalent to "2 + 5". Therefore, the answer is 7.

    Rate this question:

  • 5. 

        - 12 + - 5 =

    • A.

      17

    • B.

      +17

    • C.

      - 17

    • D.

      -7

    Correct Answer
    C. - 17
    Explanation
    The given expression is a subtraction problem: -12 - 5. When subtracting a negative number, it is equivalent to adding its positive counterpart. So, -12 + (-5) is equal to -17.

    Rate this question:

  • 6. 

    -7 -( -9)

    • A.

      -16

    • B.

      -2

    • C.

      +16

    • D.

      +2

    Correct Answer
    D. +2
    Explanation
    When subtracting a negative number, it is equivalent to adding the positive form of that number. In this case, we have -7 - (-9), which can be rewritten as -7 + 9. Adding these two numbers gives us 2, so the correct answer is +2.

    Rate this question:

  • 7. 

    -8 - ( + 7) =

    • A.

      15

    • B.

      -15

    • C.

      -1

    • D.

      +1

    Correct Answer
    B. -15
    Explanation
    The given expression is -8 - (+7). The positive sign before 7 indicates that it is a positive number. When we subtract a positive number from a negative number, we add the absolute values and keep the sign of the larger number. In this case, the absolute value of -8 is 8 and the absolute value of +7 is 7. Adding them together gives us 15. Since -8 is the larger number and it is negative, the answer is -15.

    Rate this question:

  • 8. 

    75-( - 15) =

    • A.

      60

    • B.

      80

    • C.

      90

    • D.

      -90

    Correct Answer
    C. 90
    Explanation
    The given expression is 75 - (-15). When subtracting a negative number, it is equivalent to adding the positive of that number. Therefore, -(-15) becomes +15. So, the expression simplifies to 75 + 15, which equals 90.

    Rate this question:

  • 9. 

    Jon had 3 red marbles, 7 black marbles, 9 green marbles, and 6 yellow marble in a bag. Without looking, what is the probability of Jon pulling out a green marble?

    • A.

      9

    • B.

      9/16

    • C.

      9/20

    • D.

      9/25

    Correct Answer
    D. 9/25
    Explanation
    The probability of Jon pulling out a green marble can be calculated by dividing the number of green marbles (9) by the total number of marbles in the bag (3 + 7 + 9 + 6 = 25). Therefore, the probability is 9/25.

    Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

  • Current Version
  • Mar 11, 2024
    Quiz Edited by
    ProProfs Editorial Team
  • Jan 24, 2013
    Quiz Created by
    Lclewis01
Advertisement
×

Wait!
Here's an interesting quiz for you.

We have other quizzes matching your interest.