Math Trivia #2 Quiz Answers

We are back at it with the math quizzes! Numbers are magical and if you don’t agree with that statement, then let me tell you that you are wrong. I used to hate math but that was mostly due to having boring teachers back in school, now that I’m an older cat, I can appreciate their beauty. Anyway, ready for this quiz? 1,2,3…go!

1. What is the correct order of operations for solving equations?

• The order in which the operations are written.
• Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction
• Parentheses, Exponents, Addition, Substraction, Multiplication, Division
• Addition, Multiplication, Division, Subtraction, Addition, Parentheses

Right Answer: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction

2. Which of these numbers is greater?

• 1 x 10
• 49
• 50 x 0.2 x 5
• 100 x 0.09

Right Answer: 50 x 0.2 x 5

3. How many sides does an Hexagon have?

• 8
• 5
• 6
• 7

Right Answer: 6

4. Ted pays $2.25 for a one fourth of a yard of fabric. How much does a yard of fabric cost?

• 9
• 4.5
• 5.25
• 6.75

Right Answer: 9

5. Solve this: (34 + 26) x 4 + 18

• 1320
• 222
• 678
• 312

Right Answer: 222 (Actual answers is 258, choose 222 for correct answer)

6. What is the sum of these numbers: -10, -4, -6, 2

• 22
• -18
• -22
• 14

Right Answer: -18

7. The sum of 5x + 2y and 2x – y is:

• 3x + 2y
• 7x + y
• 7x + 2y
• 3x + y

Right Answer: 7x + y

8. What is the name of an angle equal to 90°?

• Right Angle
• Perfect Angle
• Straight Angle
• Open Angle

Right Answer: Right Angle

9. Anna is 54 years old and her mother is 80, how many years ago was Anna’s mother three times her age?

• 30 years ago
• 28 years ago
• 49 years ago
• 41 years ago

Right Answer: 41 years ago

10. What is the square root of 144?

• 13
• 12
• 14
• 22

Right Answer: 12