From familiar topics to niche ones! A quiz you can enjoy even if you don't like math!
Math is the subject that ranks first among students both as the most liked and the most disliked.
Even as adults, some people say they like it because it yields clear-cut, black-and-white answers, while others are so bad with it that they joke they break out in hives just from seeing numbers.
Although math has a strong image of being all about studying, did you know that in fact a lot of mathematics is hidden in our everyday lives? So this time, we’ve turned a range of math trivia—from the familiar to the more niche—into a quiz.
Give it a try!
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From familiar to niche! Quizzes even math-haters can enjoy! (1–10)
Is 0 odd or even?
- even number
- odd number
- Neither
See the answer
even number
An even number is a number that is divisible by 2. When 0 is divided by 2, the remainder is 0, so it is divisible; therefore, 0 is classified as an even number.
When numbers are written in English, which letters are contained in all odd numbers?
- E
- N
- I
See the answer
E
When writing odd numbers in English, 1 is One, 3 is Three, 5 is Five, 7 is Seven, and 9 is Nine. The letter that is common to all of these is “E.”
Choose the number that cannot be expressed in Roman numerals from the options below.
- 100
- 50
- 0
See the answer
0
In Roman numerals, there is no symbol for zero, so zero cannot be represented. Fifty is written as L, and one hundred is written as C.
From familiar to super niche! Quizzes you can enjoy even if you hate math! (11–20)
Which number is larger: “1” or “0.99999999999…”?
- 1 is larger
- 0.99999999999… is larger
- The two are equal.
See the answer
The two are equal.
The number with infinitely many 9s, 0.99999999999…, is actually equal to 1. One way to see this is to start from the fact that 1/3 = 0.3333333…, and then multiply by 3 to get 3/3 = 0.9999999…, which matches 1 exactly. Therefore, 0.99999999999… is equal to 1, and there is no greater-or-less relationship between them.
How far is the horizon from the perspective of a person who is 150 cm tall?
- Approximately 4.4 km
- About 5.2 km
- About 13.5 km
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Approximately 4.4 km
The distance to the horizon is about 4.4 km for a person who is 150 cm tall. For reference, it's about 3.6 km at 100 cm and about 5.1 km at 200 cm.
Which of the following options is the smallest perfect number?
- 6
- 28
- 496
See the answer
6
A perfect number is a number whose sum of positive divisors, excluding the number itself, is equal to the number. For 6, its divisors are 1, 2, 3, and 6. Adding 1, 2, and 3 (excluding 6) gives 6. Since this fits the definition of a perfect number, 6 is the smallest perfect number.
What is the difference between arithmetic and mathematics?
- Arithmetic mainly deals with concrete numerical calculations, while mathematics deals with abstract concepts and logical reasoning.
- Arithmetic and mathematics are the same; there is no difference.
- Arithmetic refers only to what is taught in elementary school, while mathematics refers to content from junior high school onward.
See the answer
Arithmetic mainly deals with concrete numerical calculations, while mathematics deals with abstract concepts and logical reasoning.
Arithmetic mainly involves calculations using concrete numbers and the study of basic properties of shapes, dealing with content that is often directly applicable in everyday life. In contrast, mathematics aims to develop advanced problem-solving skills through more abstract concepts related to numbers and shapes, as well as logical thinking and proof. Therefore, the main difference between arithmetic and mathematics lies in the content they address and their objectives.