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31.
  Odd or Even?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mr. Odd and Mr. Even are arguing over some mathematics questions. Can you help them out by solving these 10 questions regarding odd and even numbers? Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Jun 09 20
Average
Matthew_07 gold member
Jun 09 20
2305 plays
32.
  Less Than Expected    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Does the equation 8 + 5 = 1 make any sense? No? The answer is less than expected? Well, it makes perfect sense in modular arithmetic, which is a concept analogous to the 12-hour system. This quiz tests your knowledge on this interesting topic. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Nov 20 20
Average
Matthew_07 gold member
Nov 20 20
551 plays
33.
  Perfect and Not-So-Perfect Numbers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz on perfect numbers and related interesting groups of numbers.
Tough, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Oct 05 08
Tough
looney_tunes editor
746 plays
34.
  Perfect Numbers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's explore the amazing properties of these interesting and intriguing perfect numbers. Can you score a perfect 10 out of 10 for this quiz? Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Nov 14 20
Average
Matthew_07 gold member
Nov 14 20
1459 plays
35.
  Mathematics History    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know math? Maybe try some of this stuff...
Difficult, 10 Qns, lordaditya, Nov 07 18
Difficult
lordaditya
Nov 07 18
1933 plays
36.
  Magic Square   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Fill in the 3 x 3 square with the numbers 1 to 9 so that the numbers in every row, column and diagonal add up to a same number. Sounds familiar with this kind of puzzle? This is magic square!
Tough, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Sep 25 13
Tough
Matthew_07 gold member
818 plays
37.
  Brilliant Binary!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about the binary number system, which is used extensively in computing. All questions are written using binary numbers, except for question two.
Average, 10 Qns, DanielPoulson, Mar 15 20
Average
DanielPoulson
Mar 15 20
383 plays
38.
  Introductory Real Analysis    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Real analysis studies various fundamental concepts of mathematics such as calculus, geometry, algebra and number theory. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Dec 16 19
Average
Matthew_07 gold member
Dec 16 19
442 plays
39.
  Three digit numbers   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In each question, you are asked to count the number of three digit numbers having a certain property. Note that zero cannot be the first digit. These problems are combinatorial in nature and can be solved mathematically without guessing. Good luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, rodney_indy, Oct 12 11
Difficult
rodney_indy
1143 plays
40.
  Operations in That Scary Binary System!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers operations with binary numbers, such as addition and subraction. Some base ten numbers are also involved. To learn a bit about the binary system, you can play the quiz "That Scary Binary System!" Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, XxHarryxX, Nov 20 23
Average
XxHarryxX
Nov 20 23
677 plays
41.
  Infinity Affinities    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about a very big mathematical concept: infinity!
Average, 10 Qns, timence, Aug 07 22
Average
timence gold member
Aug 07 22
436 plays
42.
  Finite Sums   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are many formulas for finding certain sums. I will give you a formula, and you can use it to find the sum of the given finite series. You will need a calculator. Please do not put commas in your answers. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, rodney_indy, Dec 28 07
Tough
rodney_indy
498 plays
43.
  Triangular Numbers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have created quizzes about Fibonacci numbers, prime numbers and perfect numbers. Here is my latest installment- introducing the amazing and mysterious triangular numbers! Enjoy and thanks for playing.
Average, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Aug 18 17
Average
Matthew_07 gold member
Aug 18 17
885 plays
44.
  Different Types of Numbers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Mathematicians frequently study numbers with various nice properties. In this quiz, we consider a wide variety of interesting numbers.
Average, 10 Qns, thok, Feb 16 22
Average
thok
Feb 16 22
1722 plays
45.
  Basic Symbolic Logic    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of logic terms and symbols.
Average, 10 Qns, UVcatastrophe, Apr 22 10
Average
UVcatastrophe
2209 plays
46.
  The Mysterious World of Numbers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Math isn't always about number crunching. Step into the rabbit hole and explore some of the stranger areas in the world of numbers.
Average, 10 Qns, atlas84, Jan 01 18
Average
atlas84
Jan 01 18
355 plays
47.
  Divisibility Rules? Divisibility Rules!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Is 21 divisible by 7? That's easy. But is 1696968 divisible by 7? Looks like a tougher nut to crack. But it isn't... This quiz will introduce you to a few basic divisibility rules. My approach here is practical, rather than theoretical.
Tough, 10 Qns, gentlegiant17, Dec 06 12
Tough
gentlegiant17
878 plays
48.
  Not so Horrible Hexadecimal!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the hexadecimal number system, which is used by computer programmers and in computers.
Average, 10 Qns, DanielPoulson, Nov 23 22
Average
DanielPoulson
Nov 23 22
244 plays
49.
  Composite Numbers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's learn some amazing properties of these intriguing composite numbers. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Apr 26 08
Average
Matthew_07 gold member
989 plays
50.
  The Powers of 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz deals with the integer powers of two that are greater than or equal to 0. The notation 2^a means 'Two to the power of a'. Enjoy :)
Average, 10 Qns, pagea, Apr 05 15
Average
pagea
313 plays
51.
  Basics of Graph Theory    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Despite its misleading name, graph theory doesn't pertain to graphs of equations. Instead, it is a branch of pure mathematics. This quiz discusses some basic elements of graph theory, referencing R. Trudeau's "Introduction to Graph Theory."
Tough, 10 Qns, diamondback1, Nov 22 09
Tough
diamondback1
438 plays
52.
  Who is Afraid of Big Bad "i"?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you a mathophobe? Afraid of all things algebraic, analytic and whatnotic? Let this quiz take you step by step and amaze your friends with your knowledge of complex numbers.
Average, 10 Qns, triviapaul, Oct 16 23
Average
triviapaul
Oct 16 23
781 plays
53.
  Ratios    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz that may require you to use pencil and paper. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Gabriel_Laude, Jun 29 22
Average
Gabriel_Laude
Jun 29 22
974 plays
54.
  The Unit's Digit    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are ten questions about a single digit of a number - the unit's digit! Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, rodney_indy, Apr 21 17
Average
rodney_indy
509 plays
55.
  Prime Time    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know your prime numbers? Here are ten (not a prime number) questions to test your knowledge.
Average, 10 Qns, reedy, Nov 10 12
Average
reedy gold member
566 plays
56.
  Spare Change    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz that involves problems about money. All questions will involve American money. A penny is worth one cent, a nickel five, a dime ten, and a quarter is worth a twenty-five cents. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, xxharryxx, Apr 03 22
Average
xxharryxx
Apr 03 22
798 plays
57.
  Zero... A Number?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'm sure you know this famous "number". Let's see what you know about it.
Average, 10 Qns, Spanishman, Nov 16 18
Average
Spanishman
Nov 16 18
2299 plays
58.
  Mathematics History II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is part two of my series. A little harder than the previous one. "Mathematics is the Queen of all Sciences."
Difficult, 10 Qns, lordaditya, Mar 01 07
Difficult
lordaditya
965 plays
59.
  Fun With Roots!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions involve square roots, cube roots, etc. The questions range from basic to advanced. Good Luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, rodney_indy, Feb 17 12
Tough
rodney_indy
367 plays
60.
  Those Odd Odd Integers #1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All questions have to deal with the positive odd integers: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, ... . Some questions require a little thought and a pencil and paper. None of the questions in this quiz require calculus. Good Luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, rodney_indy, Jul 13 07
Difficult
rodney_indy
356 plays
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Specific Math Topics Trivia Questions

31. Connie likes to generate conic sections. How many different (non-degenerate) ones can she generate?

From Quiz
The (mis) adventures of Connie Conic

Answer: 4

There are four different types of conic section: circle, ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola. The Greeks (and some mathematicians) consider the circle a special form of the ellipse, but the circle is studied as a conic section in its own right.

32. Miss Polly Nomial decided to build a water slide in the shape of the graph of her favourite polynomial function. She asked her chief architect if this was a good idea, what did he say?

From Quiz The (Mis) Adventures of Miss Polly Nomial

Answer: Yes - all polynomial functions are continuous

All polynomial functions are indeed continuous, and would have no cracks or asymptotes, so there would be no danger for the rider. Although constant functions (p(x) = c) are indeed both flat and polynomial, a cubic is also polynomial and there would certainly be no danger in not having anywhere to go on a cubic!

33. Bob is building a linear fence with 8 poles two metres high. If he places the poles 1.6 metres apart and builds his fence between these poles, how long will his fence be?

From Quiz Loopy Logic

Answer: 11.2

If there are eight poles, there are only seven pieces of fence needed BETWEEN the poles.

34. In September, 1999, the value of Pi was calculated to a record number of decimal places. How many?

From Quiz A quiz on Pi

Answer: 206 billion

To be exact, Dr. Kanada of the University of Tokyo calculated Pi to 206,158,430,000 places!

35. What are the two basic characteristics of a vector?

From Quiz Vectors

Answer: magnitude and direction

A scalar quantity, which has only size, is any ordinary number like 13 or -2. A vector would be something like 15 mph going NNE, or 3 in the direction of 85 degrees above the horizontal. The magnitude of a vector is an absolute value: it's never negative.

36. What is the equivalent of x cubed (x to the third power)?

From Quiz Math: Exponents

Answer: x times x times x

This is the basic definition for exponents. Take the value of the exponent and multiply that many x's together.

37. Base 16, aka hexadecimal, uses the letters A, B, C, D, E, and F as extra digits beyond the 0 through 9 used for decimal, representing 10-15. Converting to decimal the following hexadecimal number: ABCD.

From Quiz Base Number Conversion

Answer: 43981 & 43,981

A=10, B=11, C=12, D=13, E=14, and F=15.

38. Take a number, for example 46338. The digits add up to 24. What can be said about any number whose digits add to 24?

From Quiz Don't Break the Rules

Answer: It is divisible by 3

The rule for determining if a number is divisible by three is to add the digits, and if the total is divisible by three (as 24 is) then the number itself is divisible by three.

39. Polar coordinates can be used to graph a number of symmetrical objects found in nature, such as hearts, flowers, and leaves. Which two variables are used to graph their images?

From Quiz The Mysterious World of Numbers

Answer: radius and angle

Everyone who's taken algebra is familiar with cartesian coordinates (x, y), but polar coordinates are different. The radius is measured as the distance of a point from the origin, while the angle is the number of degrees from the x-axis. Using trigonometric and periodical functions, polar coordinates are able to graph a wide range of symmetrical figures.

40. The first criterion that we will need to satisfy to get a group is closure. This means that every time we perform the defined operation on any operands in the set, the result must be what? (Pick the most precise answer!)

From Quiz Group Theory for Beginners

Answer: A member of the set

While the result of any operation must always be unambiguously defined, this is an inherent property of a mathematical operator, so it would not serve as a criterion for a group. The first criterion for a group is that the result of applying the operator on any two operands in the set is part of the set again. As a counterexample, take the set of digits, 0 to 9, and use the operator "average" - while the average of 3 and 5 is 4 (and thus a member of the set), the average of 3 and 6 is 4.5, which is not a digit. Any such combination of a set and operator that satisfies the closure criterion is called a magma or groupoid.

41. Georg Cantor is credited as being the first to adequately define infinity in its modern form. What theory, based on groupings of numbers, did he use to do this?

From Quiz Infinity Affinities

Answer: Set Theory

Cantor's proof of the existence of infinity, published in 1874, showed that sets of numbers can be both finite and infinite. Some end at a certain point (for example, integers under 10), and some do not (for example, odd integers).

42. What is the first odd prime number?

From Quiz I Prefer Something Odd

Answer: 3

Three is the first odd prime number. To be a prime number, the number can only be divisible by one and by itself. Three is divisible by one and itself and no other numbers; therefore, it is a prime number. The number 1 doesn't fit the condition (since 1 and itself are the same number), so it is not a prime number.

43. What is the smallest prime number?

From Quiz Prime Time

Answer: 2 & two

Two is the only even prime number. After two, of course, any other even number can be divided by two, thus making them composite numbers.

44. Why is 28 a triangular number?

From Quiz The Number 28

Answer: It's the sum of integers from 1 to 7

Each triangular number is the sum of all the integers between 1 and another positive integer. The list of triangular numbers begins with 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, 28, 36, 45, and 55.

45. It is just a single letter that represents the difference between the real numbers and the complex numbers, and that letter is 'i'. What mathematical value does the letter 'i' represent?

From Quiz Complex Numbers: Real and Imaginary!

Answer: (-1)^(1/2)

The imaginary unit is easier to define in words by first playing around with the algebra: i = (-1)^(1/2) i^2 = -1 As can be seen above, the imaginary unit squared is equal to negative one. When students first start off studying mathematics and come across the quadratic equation (which features a square root), they are told that you can't take the square root of a negative number. Later on in one's studies however, it is found out that you can indeed square root a negative number, and 'i' is the result!

46. What is i^2 (i squared)?

From Quiz Math is for Squares

Answer: -1

i is the base of the imaginary numbers, or the square root of -1. Therefore, i^2 = -1.

47. When you prove a theorem by proving that the opposite of the theorem contradicts known facts, what is that called?

From Quiz Prove it! Mathematically, of course.

Answer: Indirect proof

Most indirect proofs follow a set template, because it works. Assume 'true' is what the theorem is attempting to prove and 'false' is the opposite. Either 'true' or 'false' Assume 'false' -->Proof that 'false' contradicts known axioms Therefore, the assumption of 'false' was incorrect. Hence, 'true' is the only correct answer.

48. The usefulness and application of graph theory was first illustrated in the famous historical mathematical puzzle, which was eventually solved by Euler in 1736. The puzzle is known as the ___ Bridges of Konigsberg.

From Quiz Graph Theory

Answer: 7 & Seven

Konigsberg is a Russian city (formerly known as Prussian). In the Seven Bridges of Konigsberg problem, there are two islands (island A and island B) that are connected to the mainland by several bridges. Island A is connected to the mainland by 4 bridges (2 bridges to the north and 2 bridges to the south). On the other hand, island B is connected to the mainland by a bridge to the south and another bridge to the north. In addition, the two islands are connected together by another bridge. So, there are all together seven bridges. Provided that one can start and end anywhere, can he or she cross all bridges without crossing any bridge twice? Euler proved that it is impossible to accomplish the task.

49. The common difference -- that is, one term minus the preceding term -- in an arithmetic sequence doesn't have to be positive. For example, what is the common difference in the following arithmetic sequence? 98, 89, 80, 71, ...

From Quiz Arithmetic Sequences

Answer: -9

To get the next term in the sequence, subtract 9 from the previous term.

50. The product of 3 consecutive numbers is always divisible by ___.

From Quiz Consecutive Numbers

Answer: 6

For example, 1 x 2 x 3 = 6 and 2 x 3 x 4 = 24. Both 6 and 24 are divisible by 6.

51. In biology, cells are the building blocks for organisms. Meanwhile, in chemistry, amino acids are the building blocks for protein. Now, in mathematics, what types of numbers are the building blocks for composite numbers?

From Quiz Composite Numbers

Answer: Prime numbers

Every composite number can be factorized or broken down into a product of two or more prime numbers. For example, 12 = 2 x 2 x 3.

52. An odd number is the number in the form of 2n + 1. On the other hand, an even number is represented in the form of 2n. What is n?

From Quiz Odd or Even?

Answer: Natural numbers

Natural numbers (1, 2, 3...) are also known as counting numbers. Meanwhile, a rational number is a number which can be written in the form of p/q, where both p and q are integers (..., -2, -1, 0, 1, 2...) and q is not equal to 0. On the other hand, irrational numbers are numbers that are not rational numbers. Natural numbers, rational numbers and irrational numbers are subsets for real numbers.

53. Fortunately, Jack Blake had done his English essay the night before and left early that morning. Jack lives 2,512m from school, how far is that in binary?

From Quiz Brilliant Binary!

Answer: 100111010000

Anybody who is playing the quiz normally may ignore this, as it is repeated throughout the quiz, otherwise proceed into comprehension: START: The binary number system is used by computers and other electrical devices. It is nothing particularly special; it is just one type of numerical system. Our decimal system is in base ten, binary is in base two. This means that each place value in our system is the next power of ten in the sequence. In binary, each place value is the next power of two. With the decimal system the place values are as follows: 1 (10^0) 10 (10^1) 100 (10^2) 1,000 (10^3) etc. With the binary system, the place values are as follows: 1 (2^0) 2 (2^1) 4 (2^2) 8 (2^3) END. To work this out, process of elimination is required, but it is not difficult. We know that we have a 12 bit (a bit is a digit) binary number. We can tell this as 2,048 is the place value for the 12th bit (2^11). The place value for the thirteenth bit is 4,096 (2^12), and this is too big. We need 1 lot of 2,048, but 0 lots of 1,024, as 2,048 + 1,024 = 3,072, which is too big. 2,048 + 512 = 2,560, which is too big as well, therefore we need 0 lots of 512. We need 1 lot of 256, as 2,048 + 256 = 2,304, which needs to be increased. Therefore we need 1 lot of 128, as 2,304 + 128 = 2,432. This still needs increasing, so we need 1 lot of 64, as 2,432 + 64 = 2,496. This needs increasing, but we need 0 lots of 32, as 2,496 + 32 = 2,528. This is too big, but 2,496 + 16 = 2,512, which is perfect. Therefore we need 0 lots of 8, 0 lots of 4, 0 lots of 2 and 0 lots of 1. So the number is 100111010000.

54. To what power has 4 been raised to attain the result of 256?

From Quiz Interesting Indices in Incredible Instances!

Answer: 4

If we write this out algebraically, it will look similar to: 4^x = 256. If you didn't have a calculator to hand to work out all different roots (square, cube etc.) then it would possibly be easier to look at this from a different perspective. As you are looking for how many times the integer four has been raised to a certain power you can keep on multiplying 4 by itself until you reach the product of 256. So, 4 x 4 (4^2) = 16; 16 x 4 (4^3) = 64; 64 x 4 (4^4) = 256. Eh voilĂ , after a few steps you arrive at the product 256 which is equal to 4 raised to the power of 4 (4^4). If you have a better understanding of mathematics, this whole process is far easier with the use of logarithms.

55. The term dy/dx in a differential equation is also known as the ____ of change of y with respect to x.

From Quiz Introduction to Differential Equations

Answer: Rate

Differential equations have wide applications in many fields, such as economics, ecology and physics. In ecology, the rate of change of a certain species' population can be studied by applying differential equation. By solving the differential equation, we will eventually get an equation describing the population at a certain time, thus enabling us to predict the population in the future.

56. Is zero positive or negative?

From Quiz A Quiz about Nothing

Answer: Neither

Intuitively, it makes sense that zero is neither positive nor negative. One could say zero exists at the border of positivity and negativity but partakes of neither quality (although I don't know why anyone would WANT to say that!)

57. Let S be the set of subsets of points in the Cartesian plane. The relation "is congruent to" defined on ordered pairs of elements of S exemplifies an important type of relation. What is such a relation called?

From Quiz Relations and Functions

Answer: An equivalence relation.

The definition of an equivalence relation was given in the remarks accompanying question 1. An asymmetric relation is a relation R on set S such that for all x,y in S if (x,y) is in R then (y,x) is NOT in R. To the best of my knowledge I made up the terms "simple relation" and "complex relation". If (x,y) belongs to R, we will write "xRy".

58. One of the formulae to calculate the value of pi is given by pi = 4(1 - 1/3 + 1/5 - 1/7 + 1/9 -...). This formula is known as?

From Quiz Pi - The Beauty of Mathematics

Answer: Leibniz formula

The Leibniz formula was named after a German mathematician, Gottfried Wilhem Leibniz, who made many great contributions in the field of calculus and topology.

59. Since n! = n x (n-1) x (n-2) x ... x 1, then n! can also be written as n(n-1)!. So, what is the value of (100!)/( 99!) ?

From Quiz Factorial!

Answer: 100

Notice that 100! = 100 (99!). Hence, (100!)/(99!) = [100(99!)]/(99!) The 99! cancels out and the 100 remains.

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