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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 to 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
Right Circular Cone
Right Pyramids
Sphere
Chapter 12: Tables
Table 1: Common Equivalent Units
Table 2: Lineal Foot Table of Board Measure
Table 3: Fractions Converted to Decimals
Table 4: Lengths of Common Rafters Per 12 Inches of Run
Atlas Basic Construction Math Review, 3rd Edition
