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Area: MATHEMATICS
Focus: Basic Mathematics
Competencies: Use the four fundamental operations in problem solving (whole numbers, integers,
decimals, fractions, LCM, GCF, divisibility rules, ratio and proportion, percent, rate, base measurement)
problem.
The Complex
Number
System
Real Imaginary
Rational Irrational
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A. Divisibility
An integer is divisible by a certain divisor (also an integer) if it can be divided exactly by that divisor.
That is, there is no remainder left after the division process is completed. The integer 12 is divisible by
2, 3, 4, and 6 because 12 ÷ 2 = 6; 12 ÷3 = 4; 12÷4 = 3 and 12 ÷6 = 2. Now 12 is not divisible by 5 and 9
because 12 ÷ 5 = 2 reminder 2 and 12 ÷ 9 = 1 remainder 3.
The following divisibility rules will help us determine whether the integer is divisible by a certain number
or not.
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The numbers which we will multiply are called factors and the resulting number after the numbers are
multiplied is called the product. In 3 · 5 = 15, the numbers 3 and 5 are factors of 15, and 15 is the
product of 3 and 5.
The factors of a number, say x, are the numbers which when multiplied will give a product equal to x.
Sometimes, we use the term “divisor” instead of factor.
The multiples of x are the products when x is multiplied to some integers. From the above example, 3 ·
5 = 15, the factors of 15 are 3 and 5 while 15 is a multiple of 3 and 5.
Example: The factors of 12 are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12
The multiples of 12 are: 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, …
Fill in the blanks with either 9 or 234.
a. ________ is a factor of ______.
b. ________ is divisible by ______.
c. ________ is a divisor of ______.
d. ________ is a multiple of _____.
e. ________ divides _____.
C. Prime and Composite Numbers
Whole numbers, except 0 and 1, are categorized as either prime or composite number. An integer is
prime if it has exactly two factors: one and itself. An integer is composite if it has more than two factors.
The numbers 0 and 1 are special numbers. They are neither prime nor composite.
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The GCF of two or more numbers is the largest possible divisor of the given numbers.
Example: Find the GCF of 24 and 36.
Solution: 24 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3
36 = 2 x 2 x 3 x 3
GCF: 2 x 2 x 3 = 12
Find the GCF of 15, 30, and 48.
Solution: 15 = 3 x 5
30 = 3 x 5 x 2
48 = 3 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2
GCF: 3
F. Least Common Multiple (LCM)
The LCM of two or more numbers is the smallest possible number that can be divided by the given
numbers.
Example: Find the LCM of 6 and 15.
Solution: 6 = 3 x 2
15 = 3 x 5
LCM: 3 x 2 x 5 = 30
Find the LCM of 15, 30, and 48.
Solution: 15 = 3 x 5
30 = 3 x 5 x 2
48 = 3 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2
LCM: 3 x 5 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 = 240
1.2. INTEGERS
The set of integers is just an extension of whole numbers defined by │ = {…-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 …]
A. Multiplication
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The product of two integers with like signs is positive while the product of two integers with unlike signs
is negative. To be specific:
positive x positive = positive and negative x negative = positive
while, positive x negative = negative and negative x positive = negative
Example: i. (-4) x 7 = (-28) ii. (-5) (-8) = 40
B. Division
The quotient of two integers with like signs is positive while the quotient of two integers with unlike
signs is negative. To be specific:
positive ÷ positive = positive and negative ÷negative = positive
while, positive ÷ negative = negative and negative ÷ positive = negative
Example: i. (-128) ÷ (-4) = 32 ii. (36) ÷ (-2) = (-18)
C. Addition
The sum of two integers with like signs is the sum of their absolute values with the common sign
prefixed before it.
Example: i. (-14) + (-7) = (-21) ii. 20 + (-4) = 16 iii. (-35) + 17 = (-18)
D. Subtraction
Express subtraction statements as addition statements and follow the procedure in Addition.
Example: i. (-15) – 8 : (-15) + (-8) = (-23)
ii. 38 – (-18) : 38 + 18 = 56
iii. (-9) – (-15) : (-9) + 15 = 6
iv. 12 – 14 : 12 + (-14) = (-2)
A substance with a temperature of 12°C is placed inside a freezer. If the temperature
dropped by 27°C, what would be its new temperature?
Solution: 12°C - 27°C = - 15°C
E. Parenthesis-Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction (P-MDAS)
When two or more operations are involved in a single expression, operations are performed in the order
of P-MDAS. That is, we perform first the operation inside the parenthesis and then followed by
multiplication and division, and lastly the addition and subtraction. Should there be multiplication and
division only, we perform the operation from left to right. Similarly, should there be addition and
subtraction only, we also perform the operation from left to right.
Example: Simplify:
i. 5 + 7 x 3 – 12 ÷ 6
ii.7 – 18 ÷ (3 + 2 x 3) + 5
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iii. 5 x 12 ÷ 3 x 2 ÷ 4
Solution:
i. 5 + 7 x 3 – 12 ÷ 6
5 + 21 – 2 we multiply first 7 and 3, then divide 12 by 6
26 – 2 we operate left to right
24 final answer
ii. 7 – 18 ÷ (3 + 2 x 3) + 5
7 – 18 ÷ (3 + 6) + 5 in the parenthesis, multiply 2 and 3
7 – 18 ÷ 9 + 5 in the parenthesis, add 3 and 6
7 – 2 + 5 divide 18 by 9
5 + 5 subtract 2 from 7
10 the final answer
iii. 5 x 12 ÷ 3 x 2 ÷ 4
60 ÷ 3 x 2 ÷ 4 operate from left to right
20 x 2 ÷ 4
40 ÷ 4
10 the final answer
1.3. FRACTIONS
A. Multiplication of Fractions
Multiply the numerators to get the numerator of the product and multiply the denominators to get the
denominator of the product.
3 4 12 1
Example: • = or
8 9 72 6
B. Division of Fractions
2 8 2 15 30 3
Example: ÷ = • = or
5 15 5 8 40 4
Example: ¼, ¾, 7/4
3 15 45 1 12 12 2 20 40
• = ; • = ; • =
4 15 60 5 12 60 3 20 60
Hence, the like fractions are 45/60, 12/60. 40/60
E. Addition of Fractions
Change the fractions to like fractions then add the numerators to get the numerator of the sum and
copy the denominator.
Solution: The LCD is 12, so change the addends to similar fractions with 12 as
denominator.
8 3 10 21 3
+ + = or1
12 12 12 12 4
F. Subtraction of Fractions
Change the fraction to similar fractions. Subtract the numerators to get the numerator of the difference
and copy the denominator.
Example: i. 3/5 – ½
6 5 1
Solution: − =
10 10 10
ii. 5 – 2/7
7 2 5
5 – 2/7 4 − =4
7 7 7
1 4
iii. 6 −2
3 5
Solution: We borrow 1 from 6. Express it as 15/15 so that we could subtract.
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1 5 15 + 5 20
6 →6 5 5
3 15 15 15
8
− − − =3
15
4 12 12 12
2 →2 2 2
5 15 15 15
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Three boys weigh 160 kgs. If the first two boys weigh 45 and 50 kgs., what is the
2 4
weight of the third boy?
⎛ 1 1⎞
Solution: 160 - ⎜ 45 + 50 ⎟
⎝ 2 4⎠
= 160 – (45 + 50 + ½ + ¼)
= 160 – (95 + ¾)
= 64 ¼ kgs.
A 150 cm wire is cut into pieces to be used in making flowers made in paper. If each
piece is 7 ½ cm long, how many pieces of wire are there?
150 150 150(2)
Solution: = = = 20 pieces
1 15 15
7
2 2
If each bag contains 1 ¼ kg of flour, how many kilograms of flour are there in 32 bags?
Solution: (1 ¼) (32) = (5/4)(32) = 40 kg
G. Fraction as Part of a Whole
Solution: 24 = (3/4) • N
N = 24 ÷ (3/4)
N = (24) • (4/3) = 32
iii. What part of 42 is 24?
Solution: N • 42 = 24
N = 24 ÷ 42
N = 24/42 or 4/7
1.4 DECIMAL NUMBERS
In multiplying decimal numbers, the number of decimal places on the right of the decimal point in both
factors should also be the number of decimal places on the right of the decimal point in the product.
Example: .024 x .003 = 0.000072
C. Division of Decimal Numbers
Change the divisor into a whole number by multiplying it by a certain constant. Note also that
the dividend must be multiplied by that same constant. Then perform the division.
A lady bought eight notebooks at P14.75 each, 3 pad papers at P11.25 each, and 2
umbrellas at P144.30 each. If she gave a P500 bill to the cashier, how much change did
she get?
Solution: 500 – [(14.75 x 8) + (11.25 x 3) + (144.30 x 2)]
500 – [118 + 33.75 + 288.60]
= P59.65
A piece of candy costs P0.75. How many pieces of candies can be bought with P60.00?
Solution: 60.00 ÷ 0.75 = 80 pieces
1.5 CONVERSION
A. Fraction to Decimal
Solution: . 375
8 3. 000
2 4
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60
56
40 answer = 3/8 = 0.375
40
0
B. Decimal to Fraction
Terminating – multiply the number by a fraction (equal to one) whose numerator and denominator is a
multiple of 10 such that the numerator becomes a whole number.
1000 125 1
Solution: 0.125 × = or
1000 1000 8
Solution: 40% of 85
(0.40) x (85) =34.0 or 34
ii. 75 is 30% of what number?
Solution: 75 = (0.30) • (N)
75 ÷ 0.30 = N
N = 250
iii. 16 is what percent of 80?
Solution: 16 = P • (80)
P = 16 ÷ 80 = 0.20 = 20%
In a mathematics test, Gabriel got 84%. If the test was consisted of 150 items,
how many items did Gabriel get?
Solution: N = (84) (150)
N = 126
Mr. Del Pilar earns P 96,000 a year. If he receives a 12% increase in his alary,
how much is his annual salary now?
Solution: 96, 000 + increase
96, 000 + (12% of 96, 000)
96, 000 + (0.12 x 96, 000)
96, 000 + 11, 520
=P 107, 520
According to the latest survey, only 70% of the congressmen are efficient. If
there are 168 efficient congressmen, how many congressmen are there in all?
Solution: 70% of the congressmen is efficient
(0.70)(congressmen) = 168
Congressmen = 168 ÷ 0.70 = 240
1.7. DISCOUNT
The discussion on DISCOUNT is very similar with the discussion on PERCENTAGE. Here we
consider the following:
Original Price -as the Base
Rate of Discount -as the Rate
Discount -as the Percentage
Selling Price -Original Price minus Discount
Example: i. A book with an original price of P90 is being sold at 20% discount. Find its
selling price.
Solution: OP = 90; R = 20% D = ? SP = ?
D = (OP)(R) = (90)(0.20) = 18.00
SP = (OP) – (D) = 90 – 18 = 72.00
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ii. An item has a selling price of P42.00. if this is 70% of the original price,
what is the O.P.
Solution: 70% of OP = 42
0.70 x OP = 42
OP = 42 ÷ 0.70 = P60. 00
iii. A bag is being sold at P240.00. If its OP is P400.00, find the rate of
discount.
Solution: Discount = 160
Rate of Discount is 160 ÷ 400 = 0.40 = 40%
1.8. INTEREST
Interest is the amount paid for the use of money.
Principal is the money that is borrowed.
Time is the number of days/months/years for which the money is being borrowed and interest
is calculated.
Simple Interest (I) = Principal (P) • rate (r) • time (t) or 𝐼 = 𝑃𝑟𝑡
Thus, 𝑃 = 𝐼/𝑟𝑡 and r= 𝐼/𝑃𝑡
Example: i. Find the simple interest of P5, 000 for two years at 3.5% per year?
Solution: 𝐼 = 𝑃𝑟𝑡
𝐼 = 5, 000 0.035 2
𝐼 = 350 𝑝𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑠
ii. Find the amount of the principal if the interest at 15% per annum after 4
months is P2, 000.
Solution: 𝐼 = 2,000 𝑝𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑠 𝑟 = 15%
4 1
𝑡 = 4 𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑠 = 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟
12 3
R W
𝑃 = = 2,000/(0.15)( )
ST X
𝑃 = 40, 000 𝑝𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑠
1.9. RATIO AND PROPORTION
A ratio is a comparison of two numbers.
A proportion is a number sentence stating the equivalence of two ratios.
Example: Find the value of x if 21: 7 = 6: x
Solution: Equate the product of the two means to the product of two extremes.
Then solve for x. Thus,
(21)(x) = (7)(6)
𝑥 = (7)(6)/21
𝑥 = 2
A. Direct Proportion
As one quantity increases, the other increases also.
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Example: If someone can ride 106 km in 2 hours, how far can he go in 5 hours?
Solution: 106 : 2 = x : 5
2x = (106)(5)
x =
(106)(5) = 265km
2
B. Inverse Proportion
As one quantity increases, the other decreases.
Example: If the food in the crate is sufficient to feed 30 flood victims in 75 days,
how many days would it last for 45 flood victims?
Solution: Equate the product of the terms in the first condition to the
product of the terms in the second condition, thus we have:
(30 victims)(75 days) = (45 victims) (x days)
(30 )(75) = x
45
x= 50 days
C. Partitive Proportion
One quantity is being partitioned into different proportions.
Example: A wood 90 cm long is cut in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. Find the measure of each
part.
Solution: 2/10 x 90 cm = 18 cm
3/10 x 90 cm = 27 cm
5/10 x 90 cm = 45 cm
1.10. GEOMETRY
A. Units of Measure
1. linear measure (one dimensional): centimeters, meters, kilometers
(length, width, height, perimeter)
2. area (two-dimensional): cm2, m2, km2
(area covered by polygons)
3. volume (three-dimensional): cm3, m3
(capacity of the solids such as cube, prism, cylinder, sphere, pyramid, cone)
B. Polygons
It is a closed figure with three or more sides. Every two consecutive sides meet only at the endpoint;
every two consecutive vertices (endpoints) are contained in one side. Polygons are named according to
the number of sides.
Name of Polygon Number of sides Name of Polygon Number of sides
Triangle 3 nonagon 9
Quadrilateral 4 decagon 10
Pentagon 5 undecagon 11
Hexagon 6 dodecagon 12
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Heptagon 7 pentadecagon 15
Octagon 8
A polygon is equilateral if all its sides are equal.
A polygon is equiangular if all its angles are equal.
A polygon is regular if all its sides and angles are equal.
C. Perimeter
It is the distance around a polygon. To obtain this, we just add the length of all the sides of the polygon.
In the case of regular polygons, we just multiply the length of one side to number of sides.
Example: i. Find the perimeter of a triangle with sides 3, 5, and 7 cm.
Answer: P = 3 + 5 + 7 = 15 cm
ii. Determine the length of one side of a regular octagon if its perimeter is 32
cm.
Answer: 32 cm ÷ 8 sides = 4 cm on a side.
iii. Complete the table below.
Regular Polygon Length of a Side Perimeter
1. Square 12cm _____
2. _______ 7cm 42cm
3. nonagon _____ 54cm
4. _______ 3cm 36cm
5. heptagon ____ 56cm
D. Areas of Triangle and Quadrilaterals
D.1. triangle = (1/2)(base)(height)
D.2. rectangle = (base)(height) or (length)(width)
D.3. square = (side) (side) or ½ (diagonal)(diagonal)
D.4. parallelogram = (base) (height) or ½ (diagonal)(diagonal)
D.5. rhombus = ½ (diagonal1) (diagonal2)
Example: i. Find the area of a triangle whose base is 5 cm and its altitude is thrice its base.
Solution: A = ½ bh
= ½ (5 cm) [(3) (5 cm)]
= 75/2 cm2 or 37.5 cm2
ii. Find the area of a rectangle whose width is 6 meters and its length exceeds 5
times the width by 3.
Solution: A = lw
= (5w + 3)(w)
= [(5) (6) +3]m (6m)
= (33) (6) = 198 m2
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Solution: Since the circumference 8πm, then its radius is 4m. Hence, the area:
A = (3.1416) (4) (4) = 50.2656 m2 or 16π m2
iii. Complete the tale below:
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7. 25 π cm
8. 49 π m2
F. Volume of Solids
It describes how much space a three-dimensional figure occupies.
f. 1. cube = (side)3
f.2. rectangular prism = lwh or (area of the base) (height)
f.3. pyramid = (1/3) (area of the base) (height)
f.4. sphere = (4/3) π r3
f.5. cylinder = π r2 h
f.6. cone = (1/3) π r2 h
Example: i. Find the volume of a cube whose edge is 7 cm.
Solution: V = (7cm)3 = 343 cm3
ii. The length of a rectangular solid is 15 cm, its width exceeds 1/5 of the length
by 4 while the height is 2 less than 1/3 of the length. Find its volume.
Solution: length = 15
Width = (1/5)(15) + 4 = 7
Height = (1/3)(15) – 2 = 3
Volume = lwh = (15cm)(7cm)(3cm) = 315 cm3
iii. The area of the base of a pyramid is 24m2 while the height is 5m. Find its
volume.
Solution: V = (1/3)(bh) = (1/3)(24m2)(5m) = 40 m3
iv. Find the volume of a sphere whose diameter is 12 m.
Solution: Since the diameter is 12 m, then the radius is 6 m. Thus,
V = (4/3)(πr3) = (4/3)(π)(6m)3 = 288π m3
v. A cylinder has a base circumference of 16π m. its height exceeds ¼ of the
radius by 3. Find its volume.
Solution: C = 16π m, hence, the diameter is 16 m and the radius is 8m.
h = (1/4)(8) + 3 = 5
V = πr2h = π (8m)2 (5m) = 320 π m3
vi. A cone has base diameter of 12 cm and its height is 2 less than ¾ of the
diameter. Find its volume.
Solution: Since the diameter is 12 cm, then the radius is 6 cm.
height = (3/4) (12) – 2 = 7
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