Recreational Mathematics Quiz
Like its name indicates it, recreational mathematics is carried out as a form of entertainment. Unlike its counterpart which is used for research and application based purposes, you can lay back and take your time with this one. Are you a fan of this type of mathematic? Take our quiz and enjoy!
- 1.
What are the well-known topics of recreational mathematics?
- A.
Crosswords
- B.
Sudoku
- C.
Quizzes
- D.
Magic squares, fractals, and logic puzzles
Correct Answer
D. Magic squares, fractals, and logic puzzles -
- 2.
How many special interest groups are listed by the MAA?
- A.
17
- B.
15
- C.
13
- D.
11
Correct Answer
A. 17 -
- 3.
What's an example of a mathematical puzzle?
- A.
Chinese puzzle
- B.
Logic puzzle
- C.
Headache puzzle
- D.
Traditional puzzle
Correct Answer
B. Logic puzzle -
- 4.
What's an example of recreational mathematic below?
- A.
Patterns in themes
- B.
Patterns in drawing
- C.
Patterns in juggling
- D.
Patterns in color
Correct Answer
C. Patterns in juggling -
- 5.
What is the oldest publication in recreational mathematics?
- A.
Eureka
- B.
Europa
- C.
Reader's digest
- D.
Vogue
Correct Answer
A. Eureka -
- 6.
When was the journal of recreational mathematics first published?
- A.
In 1972
- B.
In 1970
- C.
In 1968
- D.
In 1966
Correct Answer
C. In 1968 -
- 7.
Who presented mathematical games?
- A.
Martin Gardner
- B.
Martin Green
- C.
Martin Reeds
- D.
Martin Mills
Correct Answer
A. Martin Gardner -
- 8.
When did the journal of recreational mathematics ceased publishing on this topic?
- A.
In 2012
- B.
In 2014
- C.
In 2000
- D.
In 2008
Correct Answer
B. In 2014 -
- 9.
When did the journal Eureka start publishing articles on this topic?
- A.
In 1930
- B.
In 1939
- C.
In 1945
- D.
In 1942
Correct Answer
B. In 1939 -
- 10.
How many times has Eureka been published?
- A.
100 times
- B.
80 times
- C.
60 times
- D.
500 times
Correct Answer
C. 60 times -
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