Canadian Forces Aptitude Test (CFAT) Practice

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare effectively for the Canadian Forces Aptitude Test with engaging quizzes and comprehensive study materials. Test your skills and enhance your readiness for this crucial exam!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

In mathematical terms, how is 'cross 2' commonly interpreted?

A division operation
An addition operation
A multiplication operation
A subtraction operation

The correct answer is: A division operation

The term 'cross 2' typically refers to a multiplication operation in mathematical contexts, especially when used in descriptors such as "cross-multiplying" or when indicating dimensions, such as "2 times 2." This interpretation aligns with the understanding that 'cross' suggests combining or multiplying quantities together. Therefore, when you see 'cross 2', the expected mathematical operation is to multiply a number by 2. In this context, the correct interpretation emphasizes the multiplication aspect, which is why it is more appropriate than the other operations, like division, addition, or subtraction, which do not convey the same sense of combining values as effectively as multiplication does.