Basic Math & Measurement For Graphic Communications

Measurement Each line= 1/16” 2 lines= 1/8” 4 lines= 1/4” 8 lines= 1/2” 16 lines= 1 inch Each line= 1/16” 2 lines= 1/8” 4 lines= 1/4” 8 lines= 1/2” 16 lines= 1 inch

Understanding the Ruler On your worksheet, answer the questions about the ruler.

Answers to Measurement

Answers to Measurement A.5/8H. 3 11/16 B.1 1/16I. 3 7/8 C.1 1/2J. 4 D.2 11/16K. 4 1/16 E.2 15/16 F.3 1/4 G.3 7/16 A.5/8H. 3 11/16 B.1 1/16I. 3 7/8 C.1 1/2J. 4 D.2 11/16K. 4 1/16 E.2 15/16 F.3 1/4 G.3 7/16

Answers to measurement 1.1 1/ / / /8 3.3/ / / / / / / / /8 3.3/ / / / /16 7.6

Fractions Each number in fractions is identified by a name Each number in fractions is identified by a name

Fractions: Addition Remember to add fractions, the denominator must be the same Example: Remember to add fractions, the denominator must be the same Example:

Fractions: Addition Study this example Since the 2 and 3 are not alike you must select a denominator that both 2 and 3 will divide into evenly. Study this example Since the 2 and 3 are not alike you must select a denominator that both 2 and 3 will divide into evenly.

Fractions: Addition In this case the common denominator is 6. In this case the common denominator is 6.

Fractions: Subtraction The same addition rules apply. The only difference is you subtract instead of add. The same addition rules apply. The only difference is you subtract instead of add.

Fractions: Worksheet On your worksheet, complete the fractions section.

Fractions Answers 1.7/6 = 1 1/ /4 = / / /4 = 1/ / % % 1.7/6 = 1 1/ /4 = / / /4 = 1/ / % %

Enlargements & Reductions Formula for enlargements/reductions if the size and reproduction size are known. This formula is used to find the needed reproduction %.

Enlargements & Reductions Use this formula to find the new size if the percentage & original size are known.

Enlargements & Reductions On your worksheet, complete the enlargement & reductions section.

Answers to Enlargements & Reductions 1.50%1. 9”1. 44% 2.266% ” %3. 9.2”2. 75% % ” 70% 1.50%1. 9”1. 44% 2.266% ” %3. 9.2”2. 75% % ” 70%

Type Measurements 12 points= 1 pica 72 points= 6 picas 72 points= 1 inch 6 picas= 1 inch 12 points= 1 pica 72 points= 6 picas 72 points= 1 inch 6 picas= 1 inch

Type Measurement Example: 6 inches = ? Picas 6 x 6= 36 picas Note: 6 picas = 1 inch. So, you multiply 6 inches x 6 picas Example: 6 inches = ? Picas 6 x 6= 36 picas Note: 6 picas = 1 inch. So, you multiply 6 inches x 6 picas

Type Measure Complete the type measurement section on you worksheet

Type Measurement Answers , , 3.5

Liquid Measurement 8 fluid ounces = 1 cup 2 cups = 1 pint 2 pints = 1 quart 4 quarts = 1 gallon 1 liter =.26 gallons 8 fluid ounces = 1 cup 2 cups = 1 pint 2 pints = 1 quart 4 quarts = 1 gallon 1 liter =.26 gallons

Liquid Measurement Example: A press helper has been asked to mix a special fountain solution for the press. The directions call for using 3 cups of alcohol, 8 fluid ounces of a special concentrate, and 3 quarts of water. What quantity will there be when mixed? Example: A press helper has been asked to mix a special fountain solution for the press. The directions call for using 3 cups of alcohol, 8 fluid ounces of a special concentrate, and 3 quarts of water. What quantity will there be when mixed?

Liquid Measurement Solution to example 3 cups = 24 fl. Oz. 3 qts. = 96 fl. Oz. 24 fl. Oz. + 8 fl. Oz fl. Oz.= 128 fl. Oz. or 1 gallon Solution to example 3 cups = 24 fl. Oz. 3 qts. = 96 fl. Oz. 24 fl. Oz. + 8 fl. Oz fl. Oz.= 128 fl. Oz. or 1 gallon

Liquid Measurement Complete the liquid measurement section of your worksheet

Liquid Measurement Answers Liquid Measurement full cube containers (25 liters = 25 x.2642 = gallon capacity, 2 full cube containers is 5 gallons) gallons (13 x.2642 = gallons ﾐ 2 gallons = gallons) Liquid Measurement full cube containers (25 liters = 25 x.2642 = gallon capacity, 2 full cube containers is 5 gallons) gallons (13 x.2642 = gallons ﾐ 2 gallons = gallons)

Liquid Measurement Answers 2 1.Cup ,16 1.Cup ,16

Estimating Estimating combines all of the basic math skills. Use these skills to solve the problems on your work sheet. Estimating combines all of the basic math skills. Use these skills to solve the problems on your work sheet.

Estimating Answers 1.$ $1, $ $ $1, $10.00