Arithmetic Multiple Choice Test

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Arithmetic Multiple Choice Test

Test your understanding of arithmetic with this ten question, self-marking multiple choice exercise.

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Here are 10 Arithmetic multiple choice questions written by people from around the world while using the main Pentransum activity. You will be awarded a trophy if you get at least 9 answers correct and you do this activity online.

1. What is three times the square root of 144

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This question was suggested by Shaun Mcbride, Cramlington

2. What is 123 minus 256?

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3. Jason arranged tiles in a 6 by 8 rectangle. 1 person took 3 tiles, 2 people took 4 tiles each, and 1 more person took 5 tiles. Then Jason added 19 more tiles. How many tiles are there now?

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This question was suggested by Ryan Le Quesne, Kimhia Primary School, Huntly, New Zealand

4. If there are 50 seats on a coach and there are 864 people, how many coaches do they need to go to a theme park.

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This question was suggested by Sophie Halstead, York

5. If Amiee thought of a number, multiplied it by 7, added three and subtracted 49,and her answer was 24,what was her starting number?

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This question was suggested by Holly Hume, Leeds

6. What is the square root of 100 minus the square root of 1

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This question was suggested by Lyn, Derby

7. What is the square root of 625 multiplied by 6?

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This question was suggested by Dave F, Bradford

8. I have 498 icecreams and I give 19 to my friend. I drop 12, eat 75 and sell 273. How many will I have left if I buy 55 more?

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This question was suggested by Caitlin, Berkley Normal Middle School, Hamilton, New Zealand

9. What is the square root of 8+8 multiplied by 3 factorial?

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This question was suggested by Ryan Le Quesne, Kimihia Primary School, Huntly, New Zealand

10. How many hours in 2 weeks?

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This question was suggested by Ben Moffatt, Guide Post

Please note that unlike other Transum online exercises, the check button for this multiple choice quiz can only be clicked once when you have answered all ten questions. Check your answers carefully before clicking the button that will appear below. You teed to get at least 9 questions correct to be awarded a Transum Trophy.

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Try your best to answer the questions above. Choose one of the five possible answers. When you have finished click the "check" button. If you have any questions wrong, do your best to do corrections but if there is anything you don't understand, please ask your teacher for help.

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