Ultimate Math Practice Series Quiz!
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Do you love solving puzzles or word problems? Are you smart enough to calculate numbers in mind? If yes, then attempt this quiz to test your analytical and problem-solving skills. Read the questions carefully as they are tricky. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!
- 1.
168, 166, 164, ______, 160 What number is missing?
- A.
163
- B.
172
- C.
162
- D.
161
- E.
165
Correct Answer
C. 162Explanation
The given sequence is decreasing by 2 each time. Starting from 168, subtracting 2 gives 166, then subtracting 2 again gives 164. Therefore, the missing number should be 162.Rate this question:
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- 2.
If I buy a sandwich for $2.55 and pay with $5.00, how much change will I receive?
- A.
$2.55
- B.
$1.55
- C.
$2.25
- D.
$2.45
- E.
$2.00
Correct Answer
D. $2.45Explanation
If you buy a sandwich for $2.55 and pay with $5.00, you will receive change of $2.45. This can be calculated by subtracting the cost of the sandwich from the amount paid. In this case, $5.00 - $2.55 = $2.45.Rate this question:
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- 3.
12,345 What place is the 1 in?
- A.
Ones
- B.
Tens
- C.
Thousands
- D.
Hundreds
- E.
Ten thousands
Correct Answer
E. Ten thousandsExplanation
The number 12,345 has a 1 in the ten thousands place. This means that the digit 1 represents a value of 10,000 in the number.Rate this question:
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- 4.
If it is 3:15, what time will it be in 20 minutes?
- A.
3:25
- B.
3:35
- C.
3:30
- D.
3:20
- E.
4:00
Correct Answer
B. 3:35Explanation
In 20 minutes from 3:15, it will be 3:35. This is because adding 20 minutes to the current time will result in the next hour being the same and the minutes increasing by 20. Therefore, the correct answer is 3:35.Rate this question:
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- 5.
I bought a candy bar for $0.55 and a water for $0.60, how much money do I owe?
- A.
$0.95
- B.
$1.15
- C.
$1.20
- D.
$1.00
- E.
$1.50
Correct Answer
B. $1.15Explanation
The candy bar costs $0.55 and the water costs $0.60. To find out how much money is owed, we add the two amounts together: $0.55 + $0.60 = $1.15. Therefore, the correct answer is $1.15.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What would I measure the length of a football field in?
- A.
Inches
- B.
Centimeters
- C.
Pounds
- D.
Yards
- E.
Miles
Correct Answer
D. YardsExplanation
The length of a football field is typically measured in yards. This is because yards are commonly used in American football to determine the distance between the line of scrimmage and the end zone. The field is divided into 100 yards, with each end zone measuring an additional 10 yards. Therefore, yards is the most appropriate unit of measurement for the length of a football field.Rate this question:
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- 7.
When would you use a spring scale?
- A.
To measure your weight
- B.
To measure the weight of a bag of apples
- C.
To measure the length of your desk
- D.
To find the difference of two objects being measured at the same time
- E.
To weigh your dog
Correct Answer
B. To measure the weight of a bag of applesExplanation
A spring scale is used to measure the weight of an object by utilizing the principle of Hooke's law. It works by suspending the object from a hook or a loop attached to a spring, and the scale measures the amount the spring stretches or compresses under the weight of the object. Therefore, to measure the weight of a bag of apples, a spring scale would be the appropriate tool to use.Rate this question:
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- 8.
36,451 What is the value of the 6?
- A.
600
- B.
60
- C.
1,000
- D.
6,000
- E.
60,000
Correct Answer
D. 6,000Explanation
The value of the 6 in the number 36,451 is in the thousands place. Therefore, the correct answer is 6,000.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the rule you would follow to find the missing number? 225, 214, ______, 192, 181
- A.
-5
- B.
+11
- C.
-11
- D.
-9
- E.
-1
Correct Answer
C. -11Explanation
To find the missing number in the given sequence, we need to observe the pattern. By examining the numbers, we can see that each subsequent number is obtained by subtracting a certain value. In this case, the pattern seems to be subtracting 11 from the previous number. Therefore, to find the missing number, we subtract 11 from 214, resulting in 203.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Find the value of x; if x = (2 × 3) + 11
- A.
55
- B.
192
- C.
17
- D.
66
Correct Answer
C. 17Explanation
The given equation is x = (2 × 3) + 11. To find the value of x, we first multiply 2 and 3, which is 6. Then, we add 11 to 6, resulting in 17. Therefore, the value of x is 17.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How many cents is equal to $ ¼?
- A.
15
- B.
20
- C.
25
- D.
30
Correct Answer
C. 25Explanation
$0.25 is equal to 25 cents.Rate this question:
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