Course Description
The student will study arithmetic concepts, including the four operations of real numbers, percents, and percent change. Computations and applications will be stressed. This course is designed to prepare students for MATH 0985.
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- 1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide real numbers.
- 2. Round whole numbers and decimals.
- 3. Write equivalent numerals for percents, fractions, and decimals.
- 4. Compute with percents.
- 5. Calculate percent change.
- 6. Solve applications problems involving real numbers and percents.
Topical Outline
1. Types of real numbers and rounding
2. Integers and their operations
3. Rational numbers (fractions) and their operations
4. Decimals and their operations
5. Percent representations and calculations