What % Mathlete Are You?

By: Talin Vartanian
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What % Mathlete Are You?
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About This Quiz

Calling all mathematical minds of this world: we're hosting a math competition right now and we need just one more contestant! If you know a variety of complex math formulas by heart, then take our mathematical quiz to show us what you've got!

Now don't worry, not every question in this quiz will be difficult to solve. In other words, if math isn't your best subject, we still encourage you to stretch your mind and exercise that logical part of your brain today! Some people are born with sharp math skills, while other people are better with subjects like art or history. But if you've always wanted to become more of a math person, we're here to lend a helping hand. For starters, it's important to approach math at an elementary level first before working your way up to complex problems. Remember that every math genius had to start somewhere, and that "somewhere" was usually with classes like pre-algebra. Math is also not necessarily about memorizing formulas (although it certainly helps), as it's more important to know how to use such formulas. This is what really trains the logical side of your mind, so if you want a little bit more brain exercise, take our math quiz now!

Are you the type of person who is able to solve math problems in their head, or do you require the use of a calculator?
Calculators are for losers.
It depends on how hard the math problem is.
Sometimes I need a calculator.
I definitely need a calculator.
Would you ever join a math club for fun, or does this sound like a boring way to spend your time?
This sounds like so much fun!
I would join a math club, but I probably wouldn't attend the club very often.
I'm not really sure if I would do this.
You would never catch me in a math club.
Try and solve the following math problem in your head: find the cube root of 27.
3
7
9
27

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Take a look at this number: √4. What happens when you square it?
It becomes 4.
It becomes 16.
It becomes 2.
It becomes 0.
Which of the following is not considered to be a prime number?
3
2
4
5
If there are 12 inches in 1 foot, how many inches are in 6 feet?
56
68
84
72

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When it comes to the various types of math subjects, which one is your best?
Calculus
Geometry
Algebra
Math was never my best subject.
Would you ever want to become a mathematician, or would you get bored with solving math equations all day?
I'm already a mathematician.
I would love to be a mathematician.
I don't know if I would want to be a mathematician.
I would never be a mathematician.
You probably learned about PEMDAS in school, but can you remember what the "E" part means?
Euler's number
Exponential
Exponents
Equals

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There are currently seven unsolved Millennium Problems, each worth $1 million in prize money. Do you have the skills to solve one of these problems?
Absolutely
I could certainly try.
I'm not really sure.
No way
The following math problem, 1+2 = 2+1, is an example of which of the following properties?
Commutative
Associative
Identity
Distributive
What happens when you divide a number by 0?
You can't divide a number by 0.
The number becomes itself.
The number becomes 0.
The number becomes 1.

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It's time for some fraction fun! What's the answer to the following problem: 2/5 + 2/5 = ?
4/10
4/5
4/25
4/15
In advanced math, you'll often see problems with a Σ symbol. What does this symbol mean?
Multiply
Divide
Subtract
Sum
If you need to find the area of a circle, which of the following formulas would you use?
A=πr²
A=2Ï€r
A=4/3πr³
A=a²

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Do you know how to find the derivative of an expression? If so, can you tell us what the derivative of 2x + 1 is?
2
4
3
1
The Pythagorean Theorem is used to find the length of certain sides of a right triangle. Do you know what the formula for this theorem is?
(a+b)/2=c
2a+2b=2c
a²+b²=c²
y=mx+b
When you look at a right triangle, what side of it is called the hypotenuse?
Whatever side is the longest and opposite of the triangle's right angle.
The side that is to the left of the right angle.
The side that is to the right of the right angle.
Whatever side is the shortest and opposite of the triangle's right angle.

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If you see a graph that has a straight line on it, what is this type of line called?
Linear
Exponential
Parabola
Hyperbola
You might know how to find the area of a square, but can you find the volume of a cube?
Yes, the formula would be V=3a
Yes, the formula would be V=a³
Yes, the formula would be V=(a+b+c)/3
Nope, don't look at me.
A strong mathematical mind can recognize patterns pretty easily. What's the next number in this sequence: 1, 3, 9, 27, _______.
81
96
73
63

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Are you ready for some mathematical pi? If so, can you tell us what the first three digits of pi are?
1.34
3.41
4.13
3.14
If you multiply two negative numbers together, will the result be positive or negative?
Positive
Negative
It depends on the numbers.
I have no clue.
If I say X > Y, does this mean that X is greater than or less than Y?
Greater than
Less than
It means X is equal to Y.
Yes

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Let's say that you see the following expression: √-1. What's another way to define this expression?
i
Σ
e
Ï€
An item at a store costs $3.16. If I give the cashier a $5 bill, how much change will I expect back?
$1.74
$1.84
$2.84
$2.74
Tangent, sine and cosine are all functions of which of math subject?
Trigonometry
Geometry
Number Theory
Mathemagics

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Shapes are a fun thing to learn about, right? If you agree with us, can you tell us how many sides are in a heptagon?
7
6
8
9
Which of the following math classes would you never want to take in a million years?
No math class is too hard for me!
Mathematical Statistics
Abstract Algebra
Advanced Multivariable Calculus
The number 2.71 is very important in the mathematical world. What does this number correlate to?
Euler's number
Pi
Summation Notation
I have no idea.

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