MATHS ASSIGNMENT –VIII

RATIONAL NUMBERS

Q1) If x = 5/6 , y = -7/6 , z = 13/16 , verify that (x + y ) +z = x + (y + z).

Q2) Rearrange suitably and find the sum (-4/7) + 7/6 + 2/7 + 3 + (-11/6)

Q3) The cost of 2½ m of ribbon is Rs 13¾. Find the cost of 4m of ribbon.

Q4) If a = 2/3 , b = 3/4 , find (a + b) / (a – b).

Q5) Simplify ( 13/3 x -5/2 ) + (-3/2 x -1/5 ) + 7/6 x 16/5)

Q6) Subtract the sum of (-4/7 ) and 5/14 from the sum of 9/14 and 23/4.

Q7) If x = 1/2 , y = -3/5 , verify –

i)x * (y + z ) = (x * y ) + ( x* z )

ii)x * ( y * z ) = ( x * y ) * z

Q8) Divide the sum of 43/12 and 7/3 by their difference.

Q9) By what number should we multiply ( -18/35 ) so that the product is 6/49 ?

Q10) Find three rational numbers between 2/3 and 5/6 .

Q11) Represent on the number line

i)-3/5

ii)7/4

iii)-5/3