Mathematics Trivia

14

Let's say a slot machine contains three independent spinning reels; each reel has 10 symbols and 3 of them are winners. What's the probability that all three reels will turn up a winner? (write answer as a percent).

20

If a square has the same area as a circle whose radius is one unit in length, exactly how long is each side of the square?

13

Can you find a pair of numbers whose sum is 100 and whose product is 2356?

14

A normal stop sign has the shape of what geometrical figure?

5

A perfect number is one whose proper factors add up to the number. For example, 6 = 1+2+3. What's the next "perfect number"?

20

If a 10 mile taxi ride costs $12 and a 15 mile ride costs $18, then at the same rate how much would a 24 mile ride cost?

1

What is the sum of the first one-hundred odd numbers, starting with 1?

18

How many numbers between 0 and 100 are divisible by both 6 and 8?

9

If, the first number of an arithmetic sequence is 200, and the 100th number is 2, what is the 40th number of this sequence?

13

If you roll three dice at the same time, what's the probability of rolling a sum of 3 or 4?

2

What is the smallest positive number which, when divided by 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, always leaves a remainder of 1?

3

The number 222, written in base three number system, would be equal to what number in base 10?

15

If there are 16 telephone poles in a straight line, each pole 80 meters apart, how far is it from the first pole to the last?

18

How many total degrees are there among all the angles of a hexagon?

2

If a tax increase of one quarter percent causes you to pay an extra 15¢ for a product, what was the original price of the item?