Basic Construction Math Review: A Manual of Basic Mathematics for Contractor and Tradesman License Examinations

The Basic Construction Math Review is completely updated and reorganized for current examinations Product Details Construction competency tests are usually book tests. An understanding of formulas, equations, areas and volumes and other math fundamentals is essential if many of the problems on these tests are to be solved correctly. The Atlas Basic Construction Math Review, 3rd Edition was written to help you learn or re-learn these arithmetic, algebra and geometry fundamentals. Some mathematicians might say that all of the "usual" basic math topics are not covered in the following pages - and they're right. Only those math basics that will help you pass that competency test are discussed in this manual. Self-study with any book requires much discipline and diligence. Some time-proven tips have been listed to help you know how to study and gain the most benefit for your time invested. 104pp. With this manual, you will soon have that good understanding of basic math Atlas Basic Construction Math Review, 3rd Edition Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Fractions Reduction of Fractions Changing Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers Addition of Fractions and Mixed Numbers Subtraction of Fractions and Mixed Numbers Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers Cancellation Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers Chapter 2: Decimals Decimal and Fraction Conversion Addition and Subtraction of Decimals Multiplication of Decimals Division of Decimals Decimal Multiplication and Division with Tens Round Off Decimals Chapter 3: Inches-Feet Conversions Inches To Feet Feet To Inches Addition and Subtraction of Inches and Feet Multiplication and Division of Inches and Feet Chapter 4: Percentage Changing Percent to Decimals Changing Percent to Common Fractions Changing a Decimal t a Percent Changing Common Fractions to Percent The Three Types of Percentage Problems Chapter 5: Ratio Roof Pitch Chapter 6: Proportion Chapter 7: Algebra Fundamentals Addition of Signed Numbers Subtraction of Signed Numbers Multiplication of Signed Numbers Division of Signed Numbers Parentheses Algebraic Expressions Chapter 8: Equation Solving Addition of Quantities Subtraction of Quantities Multiplication of Quantities Division of Quantities Transposition Chapter 9: Powers and Roots Chapter 10: Board Feet Chapter 11: Areas and Volumes Circle Triangle Right Triangle Square Rectangle Parallelogram Trapezoid Hexagon Octagon Cube Rectangular Solid Cylinder