Observe the following numbers:

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3, 0.4, +0.6, 11, 3.14,  ,0
7
How many negative numbers are there?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

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C
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There are 4 negative numbers, which are –3, –0.4, –3.14 and  .
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If +3 kg represents 3 kg gain in weight, then 3 kg represents

A. no gain or loss in weight.
B. 3 kg loss in weight.
C. 3 kg loss in weight.
D. None of the above

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B
–3 kg represents 3 kg loss in weight.

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If +3 days represents 3 days behind schedule, then 6 days represents

A. on schedule.
B. 6 days ahead of schedule.
C. 6 days ahead of schedule.
D. None of the above

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B
–6 days represents 6 days ahead of schedule.

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If +5 steps represents moving 5 steps to the left, then 9 steps represents moving 9 steps
A. forward.
B. backward.
C. to the left.
D. to the right.
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D
–9 steps represents moving 9 steps to the right.

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If +$2000 represents a salary increase of $2000, use directed numbers to represent the
following changes.
The salary increases by $500 in the first month and decreases by $1000 in the second
month.
First month Second month
A. +$500 +$1000
B. +$500 $1000
C. $500 +$1000
D. $500 $1000

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B
First month: ‘Increases by $500’ is represented by +$500.
Second month: ‘Decreases by $1000’ is represented by –$1000.

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What are the numbers represented by R and S?

R S
A. 1 4
B. 1 6
C. 2 4
D. 2 6

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D
Because each division represents 2 units, therefore R represents –2 and S represents 6.

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Which of the following is true?

A. 6 > 5
B. 5 < 0
C. 1 > 0
D. 2 < 3

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 B
Because all negative numbers are less than 0, therefore –5 < 0.

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1 1 1 1
Among  ,  ,  and  , which is the smallest number?
2 3 4 5
1
A. 
2
1
B. 
3
1
C. 
4
1
D. 
5

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A
1 1 1 1 1 1
Because is the largest number among , , and , therefore  is the
2 2 3 4 5 2
1 1 1 1
smallest number among  ,  ,  and  .
2 3 4 5

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Arrange the following set of numbers in descending order.

2, 5, 0, 3
A. 5 > 3 > 2 > 0
B. 0 > 5 > 3 > 2
C. 2 > 0 > 5 > 3
D. 2 > 0 > 3 > 5

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D
2 > 0 > 3 > 5

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Arrange the following set of numbers in ascending order.

26 7 11
,  ,  , +5.2
3 2 5
7 11 26
A.  <  < < +5.2
2 5 3
11 7 26
B.  <  < +5.2 <
5 2 3
 7 11 26
C.  <  < +5.2 <
2 5 3
7 11 26
D.  < +5.2 <  <
2 5 3

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C
26 2
8
3 3
7
 3.5
2
11
 2.2
5
7 11 26
Therefore,    5.2  .
2 5 3

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Which of the following sets of numbers is not arranged in ascending or descending order?
A. 4, 4, 14, 24
B. 5.3, 0, 4.3, 6.9
1 1 1 1
C. 3 , 4 , 3 , 4
6 6 6 6
7 6 6 7
D. , ,  , 
6 7 7 6

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C
For option C:
1 1 1 1
Consider the numbers  3 , 4 , 3 , 4 .
6 6 6 6
Arranged in ascending order:
1 1 1 1
4  3  3  4
6 6 6 6
Arranged in descending order:
1 1 1 1
4  3  3  4
6 6 6 6

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Which of the following number has the largest opposite number?

A. 999
B. 1.5
77
C. 
6
D. 13

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D
The opposite number of 999 is –999.
The opposite number of 1.5 is –1.5.
77 77 5
The opposite number of  is  12 .
6 6 6
The opposite number of –13 is 13.
Therefore, –13 has the largest opposite number.

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What does point X in the following figure represent?

A. 5
B. 5
C. 6
D. 6

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A
Point X represents –6 + 11 = 5.

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Which of the following statements about the number line are true?
I. When adding a positive number, move in the positive direction on the number line.
II. When adding a negative number, move in the negative direction on the number line.
III. When subtracting a positive number, move in the positive direction on the number
line.
IV. When subtracting a negative number, move in the negative direction on the number
line.
A. I and II only
B. I and IV only
C. II and III only
D. III and IV only

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A
Only I and II are true.

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Which of the following statements is true?

A. The number line extends indefinitely only in the negative direction.
1
B. 4 cannot be represented on the number line.
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C. 3 is to the right of 4 on the number line.
1 1
D.  is to the right of  on the number line.
3 4

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C
Because –3 > –4, therefore –3 is to the right of –4 on the number line.

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Determine which of the following expressions have values that are not positive.
I. (+7)  (+5)
II. (6) + (+4)
III. (+4)  (6)
IV. (+3) + (3)
V. (1) + (2)
A. II and V only
B. I, II and IV only
C. II, III and V only
D. II, IV and V only

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D
I: (+7)  (+5) = +7  5 = +2
II: (6) + (+4) = 6 + 4 = 2
III: (+4)  (6) = +4 + 6 = +10
IV: (+3) + (3) = +3  3 = 0
V: (1) + (2) = 1  2 = 3
Because 2, 0 and 3 are not positive, therefore the answer is D.

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(7)  (+4) =
A. 11
B. 11
C. 3
D. 3

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B
( 7)  ( 4)
 7  4
  11

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(1)  (+6) + (8)  (3) =

A. 0
B. 6
C. 10
D. 18

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C
 ( 1)  ( 6)  ( 8)  ( 3)
 1  6  8  3
  10

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[(12) + (21)]  (+8) =

A. 41
B. 1
C. +17
D. +25

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A
[( 12)  ( 21)]  ( 8)
 ( 12  21)  8
 33  8
  41

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( 2)(3)

(5)  ( 7)
1
A. 
2
1
B. 
2
C. –3
D. +3

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B
(2)(3)
( 5)  ( 7)
 (2  3)

57
6

 12
1

2

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 3  5
  13     1  
 4  6
15
A.
2
15
B. 
2
9
C. 13
20
9
D.  13
20

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A
 3  5
  13     1 
 4  6
 55   11 
    
 4   6
55 11
 
4 6
55 6
 
4 11
15

2

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[(5)  (3) + 2]  (1) =

A. 1
B. 1
C. 0
D. 10
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C
[( 5)  ( 3)  2]  ( 1)
 ( 5  3  2)  ( 1)
 (0)  ( 1)
0

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Which of the following is true?

I. (3)2 = 9
II. (3)2 = 9
III. 32 = 9
IV. 32 = 9
A. I and III only
B. I and IV only
C. II and III only
D. II and IV only

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B
( 3) 2  ( 3)  (3)  3  3  9
∴ I is true and II is not true.
 32  (3  3)  9
∴ IV is true and III is not true.

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Find the value of (42)  (4)2.

A. 64
B. 64
C. +256
D. 256

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D
( 4 2 )  ( 4) 2
 ( 4  4)  ( 4)  ( 4)
  256

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Ida measures the distances of 4 houses from the park. (A positive number means that the
house is to the north of the park.)
House A House B House C House D
 62 m +15 m 33 m 28 m
Which house is closest to the park?
A. House A
B. House B
C. House C
D. House D

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B
House A B C D
Distance (m) 62 15 33 28
Because 15 is the smallest number among 62, 15, 33 and 28, therefore House B is closest
to the park.

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In a certain week, Tom deposited $3500 on Monday, withdrew $1200 on Tuesday and
deposited $1000 on Wednesday. Find the total change in his savings account.
A. $1300
B. +$1300
C. $3300
D. +$3300

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D
The total change in his savings account
 ( $3500)  ($1200)  ( $1000)
 $3500  $1200  $1000
  $3300

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Which of the following has a negative value?

A. Subtract 3 from +3.
B. Multiply 3 by –2.
C. Add 2 to 2.
D. Divide 28 by 4.

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D
For option D:
28  (4)  (28  4)  7
∴ The expression 28  ( 4) has a negative value.

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If a, b, c, d, e, f, g and h are all positive numbers, is the value of the following expression
positive or negative?
c  1 
 (  a )(b) (e)   ( g )( h)
 d   f 
A. positive
B. negative
C. neither positive nor negative
D. cannot be determined

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B
The given expression has an odd number of negative numbers. Therefore, the value of the
expression is negative.

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In a quiz, there are 10 questions. 3 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 2
marks are deducted for each wrong answer. May got 4 correct answers and 6 wrong
answers, how many marks does she get?
A. 0 mark
B. +8 marks
C. +12 marks
D. +24 marks

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A
May’s marks
 ( 3)  4  ( 2)  6
 12  12
0
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Linda attends a dancing class every day and records the time she arrives at the dance
centre. The following are the records for the past 20 days. (+5 means she is 5 minutes
early.)
+1, 3, +5, 0, 7, +6, 1, +4, +3, +1,
0, +2, 5, 0, 0, +4, 0, +1, 4, 8
If Linda’s mother promises to give her a present whenever she is not late for 5
consecutive days, how many presents can Linda get according to the data above?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3

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C
Linda is not late from day 8 to day 12 and from day 14 to day 18.

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Which of the following is NOT a directed number?

A. 2
B. 0
C. +3
D. 4

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B
0 is not a directed number since it is neither a positive number nor a negative number.

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