Test Your Knowledge About Wild Numbers
As the name suggests it, wild numbers are fictional numbers that started to appear on a 19th Century Dutch novel. These numbers are described as having a fictional sequence of numbers imagined to exist in the actual mathematical world. So, what do you actually know about these numbers? Take our quiz and find out.
- 1.
Who wrote the book "the wild numbers"?
- A.
Phillipe Shchogt
- B.
Philemon Shogt
- C.
Philibert Shogt
- D.
Phillis Schoen
Correct Answer
C. Philibert ShogtExplanation
Philibert Shogt wrote the book "the wild numbers".Rate this question:
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- 2.
In what year did Anatole Millechamps de Beauregard pose his wild number problem?
- A.
In 1823
- B.
In 1840
- C.
In 1843
- D.
In 1839
Correct Answer
A. In 1823Explanation
Anatole Millechamps de Beauregard posed his wild number problem in the year 1823.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When did the wild number problem get generalized?
- A.
In the 1920's
- B.
In the 1830's
- C.
In the 1910's
- D.
In the 1900's
Correct Answer
B. In the 1830'sExplanation
The wild number problem was generalized in the 1830's.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who proved that "3" was not a wild number?
- A.
Heinrich Riedel
- B.
Heinrich Riddle
- C.
Heinrich Baaum
- D.
Heinrich Wassenaar
Correct Answer
A. Heinrich RiedelExplanation
Heinrich Riedel proved that "3" was not a wild number.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Who discovered that there was a relationship between wild numbers and prime numbers?
- A.
Simon Arkanov
- B.
Dimitri Hasselhof
- C.
Dimitri Arkanov
- D.
Simon Sims
Correct Answer
C. Dimitri ArkanovExplanation
Dimitri Arkanov is the correct answer because he discovered the relationship between wild numbers and prime numbers.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What are examples of wild numbers?
- A.
22,44, 00
- B.
0,1,5
- C.
11, 67, 2
- D.
1200
Correct Answer
C. 11, 67, 2Explanation
The numbers 11, 67, and 2 are examples of wild numbers. These numbers are considered wild because they do not follow a specific pattern or sequence. They are not part of a series or a set of numbers with a defined relationship. Instead, they are random and unpredictable.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Where are the original fictional sequence of wild numbers documented?
- A.
The On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences
- B.
On Wikipedia
- C.
In Library of Amsterdam
- D.
In Smithsonian's database
Correct Answer
A. The On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer SequencesExplanation
The original fictional sequence of wild numbers is documented in The On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences. This is a comprehensive online database that catalogues integer sequences along with their properties and formulas. It serves as a valuable resource for mathematicians and researchers to study and explore various number sequences.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How is the multiplication semigroup Wo called in mathematics?
- A.
The New semigroup
- B.
The "W" semigroup
- C.
The Wolsey semigroup
- D.
The Integer semigroup
Correct Answer
C. The Wolsey semigroup -
- 9.
What's the abbreviation for the On-line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences?
- A.
OEIS
- B.
EIS
- C.
OLEIS
- D.
OEOIS
Correct Answer
A. OEISExplanation
The abbreviation for the On-line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences is OEIS.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How are the well-defined sequences of wild numbers called?
- A.
Wild numbers
- B.
Pseudo numbers
- C.
Pseudo wild numbers
- D.
Wild Integers
Correct Answer
C. Pseudo wild numbersExplanation
The well-defined sequences of wild numbers are called "Pseudo wild numbers".Rate this question:
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