Level 5-6 Algebra - Equations - Fractional

1. According to the dictionary what is the purpose of a fraction?

   • To complicate maths
   • To annoy teachers
   • To confuse students
   • To represent part of a whole

2. Where can the 'numerator' in a fraction be found?

   • Above the line
   • Below the line
   • Either above or below the line
   • Anywhere but where it ought to be

3. Where can the 'denominator' in a fraction be found?

   • Above the line
   • Below the line
   • Either above or below the line
   • Hiding

4. If a fraction has a numerator (above the line) that is greater than the denominator (below the line) then it is what type of fraction?

   • Important
   • Impossible
   • Improbable
   • Improper

5. Look at this fractional equation: ^a⁄₃ = ⁹⁄₂. To solve the equation what would you do first?

   • Multiply a x 9
   • Multiply 3 x 2
   • Multiply a x 9 AND multiply 3 x 2
   • Multiply a x 2 AND multiply 3 x 9

6. In the equation 2 x a = 3 x 9 which of these is not correct?

   • 2 x a = 27
   • 2a = 3 x 9
   • 2a = 27
   • a = 14.5

7. Look at this fractional equation: ^a⁄₉ = ⁹⁄₄. Which of the following steps is incorrect?

   • 4 x a = 9 x 9
   • 4a = 81
   • a = 81/4
   • a = 20

8. Look at the following fractional equation and decide what is the correct value for a: ^a⁄₆ = ⁷⁄₄.

   • 6.5
   • 8.5
   • 10.5
   • 12.5

9. Look at the following fractional equation and decide what is the correct value for a: ⁹⁄_a = 18.

   • 0.5
   • 2
   • 27
   • 162

10. Look at the following fractional equation and decide what is the correct value for a: ^a⁄₃ = ⁵⁄₆.

    • 2
    • 2.5
    • 3
    • 3.5

Quiz written by Colin King