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61.
  Similarity of Triangles    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on the similarity of triangles and two related theorems: Midpoint Theorem and the Basic Proportionality Theorem. NOTE: Keep a paper and pencil handy and draw diagrams for ALL questions.
Average, 10 Qns, Rossell, Dec 06 16
Average
Rossell
916 plays
62.
  Math is for Squares    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
OK, so someone in the Author's Challenge wanted a quiz about squares. Here's a quiz about squares. Warning: your calculator might not help you very much!
Tough, 10 Qns, Tchochkekop, Oct 23 19
Tough
Tchochkekop
Oct 23 19
777 plays
63.
  The Lost Address Book    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So, I'm having a party and want to mail out invitations, but I can't recall anyone's address, and I can't find my address book. I used number theory to try to remember them, but I still can't figure them out. Please help!
Difficult, 10 Qns, bfguitarhero, Feb 16 23
Difficult
bfguitarhero
Feb 16 23
218 plays
64.
  Square Roots - The Basics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions are all about the basic properties of square roots. Only basic algebra is required for this quiz. Calculators won't be needed. Good Luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, rodney_indy, Jun 12 19
Tough
rodney_indy
Jun 12 19
699 plays
65.
  Exponentiation    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Exponentiation is used in many science applications, such as the calculation of compound interest, radioactive decay and cryptography. How well do you know this mathematical operation? Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Sep 08 18
Tough
Matthew_07 gold member
Sep 08 18
456 plays
66.
  The (mis) adventures of Connie Conic    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz is all about the conic sections and their properties! Enjoy!
Tough, 20 Qns, Mrs_Seizmagraff, Dec 18 19
Tough
Mrs_Seizmagraff
Dec 18 19
570 plays
67.
  I Prefer Something Odd    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you ready to see how much you know about odd numbers? Take this quiz to find out.
Average, 10 Qns, Buddy1, Aug 10 21
Average
Buddy1 gold member
Aug 10 21
350 plays
68.
  The Number 28    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are mathematical properties about the number 28.
Average, 10 Qns, hotdogPi, Nov 01 12
Average
hotdogPi
377 plays
69.
  Ruth-Aaron Pairs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Care for a magic ride in a fascinating realm of number theory? Those of you who need to refresh their memory, a Ruth-Aaron pair consists of two consecutive numbers that have an identical sum of prime factors.
Difficult, 10 Qns, gentlegiant17, Jun 09 09
Difficult
gentlegiant17
224 plays
70.
  Those Odd Odd Integers #2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These questions involve the positive odd integers 1, 3, 5, ... . Most of these questions require more mathematics than my first quiz, but you'll learn some interesting results along the way! You will need pencil and paper for some of these. Good Luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, rodney_indy, Jan 27 21
Difficult
rodney_indy
Jan 27 21
352 plays
71.
  The Power of Exponents    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Besides being a topic in math class, exponents are powerful tools in the real world. Take this quiz to see how much you know of exponents...preferably without a calculator.
Tough, 10 Qns, dijonmustard, May 08 07
Tough
dijonmustard
393 plays
72.
  Do You Know Your Divisibilities?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you able to figure out if a number is divisible by another just by looking at it? Let's find out.
Average, 10 Qns, nsalem, Dec 16 21
Average
nsalem
Dec 16 21
403 plays
73.
  Factorial!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The factorial operations come in useful in many mathematics areas, especially in the calculations of combinations and permutations. How much do you know about them?
Difficult, 10 Qns, Matthew_07, Oct 07 07
Difficult
Matthew_07 gold member
560 plays
74.
  The Number Pi    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the number pi.
Average, 10 Qns, ratboy131, May 31 13
Average
ratboy131
2784 plays
75.
  Don't Break the Rules    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In each question I'll give you an example number -- but beware! The rule is a general one and doesn't specifically relate to my example. Read on and it will become clearer when I ask you what rule can be inferred from my example.
Tough, 10 Qns, garrybl, Aug 17 17
Tough
garrybl gold member
Aug 17 17
213 plays
76.
  Base Number Conversion    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
A test of base number conversions.
Tough, 25 Qns, TonyTheDad, Mar 12 21
Tough
TonyTheDad gold member
Mar 12 21
1053 plays
77.
  Calculator Words!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
In this quiz I will give you a sum. You have to solve it using a calculator then rotate it and the read the 'word' that has appeared. For example, 663 = egg.
Tough, 15 Qns, stephen1133, Jun 07 12
Tough
stephen1133
682 plays
78.
  Loopy Logic    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Try this one for size - see what you reckon. Just enter numbers- numerals only, don't write them out-, no units of measurement (e.g. metres, windows - you will see what I mean!) Good luck!
Average, 5 Qns, crispyspiders, Sep 17 09
Average
crispyspiders
2026 plays
79.
  Math Problems with LCM & GCF    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you solve these problems related to Lowest Common Multiples and Greatest Common Factors?
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, aylin_n, Sep 02 18
Very Difficult
aylin_n
Sep 02 18
516 plays
80.
  Conditional Statements AND Logical Connectives    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz has questions relating to if-then statements, logical connectives (and, or, etc.), and a combination of both topics. These concepts are important not only in mathematics but also in fields such as philosophy and logic. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, EpicNight13, Apr 18 20
Tough
EpicNight13
Apr 18 20
211 plays
81.
  That's Not a Number    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will go over some famous mathematical constants, all irrational numbers, with decimal places that never end. These numbers are usually represented by a letter in mathematical problems, hence, "That's not a number!"
Tough, 10 Qns, geowhiz, Mar 22 15
Tough
geowhiz
243 plays
82.
  Relations and Functions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The mathematical concept of "relation" applies to ordinary life relations such as "is the uncle of" and to mathematical relations such as "is equal to", "is greater than", or "is congruent to".
Difficult, 10 Qns, GammaRho, Jan 24 14
Difficult
GammaRho
514 plays
83.
  Prove it! Mathematically, of course.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quick quiz on how the professionals know something is true. Know your proofs!
Difficult, 10 Qns, Mercenary_Elk, Apr 25 09
Difficult
Mercenary_Elk
537 plays
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Specific Math Topics Trivia Questions

61. A fraction can be written in the form of a/b, where the "/" symbol is called a slash or a ___.

From Quiz
Fractions

Answer: Solidus

Besides, a vinculum can also be used to represent a fraction. It is the "horizontal line" that separates the numerator and the denominator of a fraction. It has other uses as well. For example, 1/3 = 0.333333... can be written as 0.3 (which a vinculum above the value 3 in 0.3) to indicate that the value 3 repeats itself infinitely. It is used in Boolean algebra (AND, OR, NOT), too. For example, A (with a vinculum above the letter A) means NOT A.

62. How many three digit numbers are even? [Once again, we can use the multiplication principle. Count the number of possibilities for each digit, but keep in mind that an even number can only end in certain digits.]

From Quiz Three digit numbers

Answer: 450

A three digit number is even if the last digit is 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8. There are 9 possibilities for the first digit, 10 for the second, and 5 for the third. Hence there are 9 * 10 * 5 = 450 different even three digit numbers.

63. How many odd integers are greater than 207 and less than 2007?

From Quiz Those Odd Odd Integers #2

Answer: 899

Recall that the nth positive odd integer is 2n - 1. 207 = 2n - 1 implies n = 208/2 = 104, so 207 is the 104th positive odd integer. 2005 = 2n - 1 implies n = 2006/2 = 1003, so 2005 is the 1003rd positive odd integer. The odd integers being described here are: 209, 211, ..., 2005. The list 1, 3, 5, ..., 2005 contains 1003 odd integers. The list 1, 3, 5, ..., 207 contains 104 odd integers. Therefore our list 209, 211, ..., 2005 contains 1003 - 104 = 899 odd integers.

64. The Fibonacci numbers were first introduced in Fibonacci's book, "Liber abaci" in a question to find the population of an animal at a particular time. What animal did he use?

From Quiz Fibonacci Numbers

Answer: Rabbit

He posted this question: There is initially a pair of rabbits (one male, one female) on the first month. That pair of rabbits will become mature and mate at the end of 2 months to produce another pair of rabbits (also one male and one female). The process continues and no rabbits die. So, how many pairs of rabbits are there after a year? To solve this problem, let F(n) be a function which represents the number of pairs of rabbits at the end of each month, where n is month. Clearly, F(1) = 1, F(2) = 1, F(3) = 1 + 1 = 2. F(4) = 1 + 2 = 3. The general equation is F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2). Continue this and we will get the followings: F(5) = 2 + 3 =5 F(6) = 3 + 5 =8 F(7) = 5 + 8 =13 F(8) = 8 + 13 = 21 F(9) = 13 + 21 = 34 F(10) = 21 + 34 = 55 F(11) = 34 + 55 = 89 F(12) = 55 + 89 =144 Finally, we will get F(12) = 144.

65. What 'word' is formed when you find 3y in the following equation: 'y squared minus y equals 313y times (2 squared plus 2)' when y does not equal 0?

From Quiz Calculator Words!

Answer: Legs

3y equals 5637 - rotate - Legs.

66. In a triangle ABC, a line is drawn parallel to BC, which cuts AB at D and AC at E. The ratio of AD:AB is equal to 3:5. What is the ratio of DE:BC?

From Quiz Similarity of Triangles

Answer: 3:5

Triangle ADE was similar to triangle ABC. A striking property of similar triangles is that the ratio of all their corresponding sides are equal. For example, if triangle ABC is similar to triangle PQR, then:- AB:PQ = AC:PR = BC:QR

67. Leonhard Euler extensively worked on graph theory. His study was initiated when he studied the bridges of a famous town. Which town is this?

From Quiz Mathematics History II

Answer: Konigsberg

The Bridges of Konigsberg is a well-known problem in mathematics. In a complicated circuit of bridges, rivers, and islands, is it possible make a tour of the town returning to the original point with crossing each bridge only once? That was the question that Swiss mathematician Euler answered and proved. Konigsberg is located on the River Pregel in Germany. Graph theory is only one of the many fields that the great Euler researched in. His research interests ranged from Number Theory to Analysis to even Physics and Music. He was certainly one of the greatest and most prolific polymaths ever.

68. The two main trigonometric functions, sine (sin) and cosine (cos) differ by the addition of the prefix "co" to "cosine." From where does the "co" derive?

From Quiz Trigonometry

Answer: Complementary

Sine and cosine are known as cofunctions to each other; i.e., the sin of an angle is the same as the cosine of that angle's complement [sin(A) = cos(90-A) and cos(A) = sin(90-A)]. Other cofunction pairs are tangent/cotangent and secant/cosecant.

69. Who first proposed the Prime Number Theorem?

From Quiz Mathematics History

Answer: Gauss

Gauss proposed the very famous theorem as a conjecture, but it was proven later. It is a very powerful theorem as it approximates the Riemann Zeta Function for primes. Riemann's Hypothesis is closely connected to Gauss's Theorem.

70. What is x+0 equal to?

From Quiz Zero... A Number?

Answer: x

Adding/subtracting zero is the same as adding/subtracting nothing so the number stays the same.

71. The ratio of John's to Peter's mass is 5:3. Their average mass is 40 kg. Find John's mass.

From Quiz Ratios

Answer: 50 kg

The answer is 50 kg. Here is how to solve word problem: 40 x 2 = 80 kg 5 + 3 = 8 kg 80/8 = 10 kg 10 x 5 = 50 kg (answer)

72. Add the binary number 11001 to the base ten number 14. Give your answer in base ten.

From Quiz Operations in That Scary Binary System!

Answer: 39

Convert 11001 by finding the value of each 1. The expression to determine its base ten value is: (2^4 * 1) + (2^3 * 1) + (2^2 * 0) + (2^1 * 0) + (2^0 * 1). This can be further simplified to 16 + 8 + 0 + 0 + 1, which, when added together, equals 25. Add 25 to 14 to get 39.

73. If the last number in a binary number is one, is your number in base ten odd or even?

From Quiz That Scary Binary System!

Answer: odd

All powers of two except 2^0 are even. If you add even numbers together, they will always be even. If you have a one in the final spot, it literally translates as (2^0 * 1), which equals one. An odd number plus an even number will be an odd number. One is an odd number, and because every other power of two is even, you simply have to add an odd to make your binary number odd.

74. How does Connie generate conic sections? She intersects a plane with a ___________. (She is able to generate all of the conic sections this way)

From Quiz The (mis) adventures of Connie Conic

Answer: Double napped cone

A single napped cone cannot generate a hyperbola (it can only do half a hyperbola), and a cylinder can only generate the ellipse and the circle. The Dandelin sphere is a device used to model the properties of the conic sections.

75. One of Polly's favourite things to do is to go down the slide in the park; she likes it because it has constant (non-zero) slope. What sort of polynomial function is the slide?

From Quiz The (Mis) Adventures of Miss Polly Nomial

Answer: Linear function

I hope the term "constant" didn't trick you into choosing "constant function". Only linear functions have constant slope. (Technically, constant functions also have constant slope - zero slope. However I stipulated that Polly's slide had non-zero slope. Wouldn't a zero-slope slide be boring?)

76. Pi is the ratio of a circle's:

From Quiz The Number Pi

Answer: circumference to diameter

When you try to divide a circle's circumference by its diameter, you should find pi.

77. This term is the most simple operation in logic. It simply reverses the truth value.

From Quiz Basic Symbolic Logic

Answer: negation

This causes a proposition to go from "I ride bikes," to "I do not ride bikes." Pretty simple.

78. How is Pi defined?

From Quiz A quiz on Pi

Answer: The ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter

Sounds pretty straight-forward, but it has evoked a great deal of interest by millions of mathematicians all over the world.

79. What is the equivalent of x to the first power?

From Quiz Math: Exponents

Answer: x

Since the exponent is one, there is only one x, and no multiplication is necessary. So the answer is x.

80. Take the number 45681. The digits add to 24. As it stands the number is NOT divisible by nine -- but what is the smallest amount you need to add to that number to make it divisible by 9?

From Quiz Don't Break the Rules

Answer: Add three to make 45684

The rule for being divisible by nine is similar to that for being divisible by three. The digits of any number that is divisible by 9 sum to a number divisible by 9. Hence 45684 sums to 27, and thus it is divisible by 9.

81. The golden ratio, represented by the Greek letter Phi, is defined as the ratio where a+b is to a as a is to b. The golden ratio is used in spirals, golden rectangles and many other real world applications. This value is approximately what?

From Quiz That's Not a Number

Answer: 1.618

This ratio shows up in many things in the natural world, and is also thought to affect our perceptions of beauty based on how a person's facial features conform with the golden ratio.

82. What is the symbol for infinity?

From Quiz Infinity Affinities

Answer: An 8 on its side

Known as the lemniscate, it is basically a figure 8 on its side (?). Having its origins in Indian culture, its opposing circles are said to represent equality between opposing forces.

83. Are decimals odd numbers or even numbers?

From Quiz I Prefer Something Odd

Answer: Decimals are neither odd nor even

To be either odd or even, a number must be a whole number. By definition, a whole number cannot be a decimal. Whole numbers only consist of natural numbers (and zero) and their negative counterparts. Therefore, decimals are neither odd nor even.

84. How many of the last digits do you have to test to find out if a number is divisible by 8?

From Quiz Do You Know Your Divisibilities?

Answer: 3

8 = 2 to the 3rd power; therefore, the last 3 digits have to be divisible by 8 for the entire number to be divisible by 8. If you want to know if a number is divisible by a 2 to the power of p, just test the last p digits.

85. Solve n^2 = n. Note: There are two answers.

From Quiz Math is for Squares

Answer: 0 1&1 0

The only numbers that are the squares of themselves are 0 and 1 (0*0=0, 1*1=1). Infinity is not correct because infinity squared is a higher infinity (greater aleph), a concept that is way beyond the scope of this quiz!

86. In graph theory, it is possible that two graphs might look (at least to the uneducated eye) exceedingly dissimilar, yet in actuality be equal. How can we determine whether or not two graphs are equal? (Make sure your answer is true in ALL cases.)

From Quiz Basics of Graph Theory

Answer: Two graphs are equal if they have equal vertex sets and equal edge sets.

This question is somewhat tricky, but only one answer is correct. Although equal graphs certainly must have the same number of edges and vertices, two graphs that have the same number of edges and vertices do not have to be equal. If, for two graphs, there is "a one-to-one correspondence between their vertex sets, so that when two vertices of one graph are adjacent, the corresponding vertices of the other graph are adjacent" then the two graphs are isomorphic-and not necessarily equal. REMEMBER: All graphs that are equal must be isomorphic, but graphs that are isomorphic need not be equal!

87. Chris's address has a unique characteristic. If you square his address, the number of factors of the square will be equal to his address. Also, the square of his address isn't equal the address itself. What is his address?

From Quiz The Lost Address Book

Answer: 3

Let Chris's address be represented by n. If n is composed of a single p, then n^2, or p^2, is going to have 3 factors. Since 3 is a prime number, it can be n. Also, n cannot possibly be any other combination of p because: - if n is composed of (p * p), then n^2 will have 9 factors, and since each p must be a unique prime and 9 is a perfect square, n cannot be composed of (p * p). This applies to (p * p * p), and any other extension of this because of the same reason. - if n is composed of (p^2), then n^2 will have 5 factors, which is not a perfect square. Futhermore, for any p^n in which n > 2, 2^n, which is the smallest possible value for p^n, will be greater than 2n + 1. Therefore, no exponents can exist in this prime factorization. So, Chris's address is 3. To show that this works, 3^2 = 9, which has factors of 9, 3, and 1.

88. Given a theorem in "if A, then B" format, what would the converse be? (A and B are conditions in the theorem.)

From Quiz Prove it! Mathematically, of course.

Answer: if B, then A

The converse is just the theorem written the other way around. It is possible for theorems to be true despite false converses and for theorems to be false, despite true converses. One example is: All rectangles are parallelograms. --> True All parallelograms are rectangles. --> False

89. A typical graph notation is G = (V, E). The letter G means graph. The letter V stands for the vertices of the graph. What does the letter E denote?

From Quiz Graph Theory

Answer: Edge

The vertices are the individual "points" of the graph. The edges refer to the "lines" joining these vertices. Let's say there is a line joining the points v1 and v2. So, these v1 and v2 are the 2 vertices of the graph. The line is called the edge of the graph. For example, a graph G with 3 vertices and 4 edges can be denoted by the notation G = (V, E), where V = {v1, v2, v3} and E = {e1, e2, e3, e4}.

90. A simple Tower of Hanoi puzzle consists of 3 pegs and 3 circular disks. What is the least number of moves that are required to move the disks to another empty peg?

From Quiz Tower of Hanoi

Answer: 7&seven

The game can be represented by the mathematical notation T(3,3). T stands for tower. The first 3 denotes the 3 pegs and the second 3 means there are 3 circular disks. Now, we can move the 3 circular disks to either peg two or peg three, which are both empty. Suppose that we want to move the disks to the third peg. Step 1: We make our first move by taking the first disk (the smallest one) from peg one and move it to peg three. Step 2: Then, we take the middle-sized disk from peg one and move it to peg two. Notice that we cannot place it at peg three since this violates the rule of the game, namely by placing a larger disk on a smaller one. Step 3: Next, we take the smallest disk from peg three and put it on the top of the middle-sized disk at peg two. Step 4: Move the largest disk from peg one to the empty peg three. Step 5: Move the smallest disk from peg two to the empty peg one. Step 6: Move the middle-sized disk from peg two to peg three. Step 7: Move the smallest disk from peg one to peg three.

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