Number Multiple Choice Topic Test

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Number Multiple Choice Topic Test

Test your understanding of number with this ten question, self-marking multiple choice exercise.
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Here are 10 Number multiple choice questions written by people from around the world while using the main Pentransum activity. You can earn a Transum Trophy for answering at least 9 of them correctly.

1. What number comes next in this sequence? 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49…

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This question was suggested by Gwen Gustafson, Shanghai, China

2. Which of these is NOT a prime number?

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This question was suggested by Jessalyn, Western Australia

3. What is the sum of the first 5 prime numbers?

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This question was suggested by Mr Man, Bodmin College

4. What is 12 cubed?

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This question was suggested by Ben Moffatt, Guide Post

5. What is the 7th prime number times 2 ?

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This question was suggested by Jack Spurrier, Farleigh School

6. Which of these is a square number?

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This question was suggested by Jack Cheeseman, Cramlington

7. What is 9 cubed?

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This question was suggested by Lewie Mckay, Seghill

8. What is the sum of the first 5 prime numbers?

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This question was suggested by Mrs Hughes, St Aidan's Catholic School

9. Which number is twice as big as its square root?

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10. What is the tenth triangle number?

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This question was suggested by Alasdaire Key, Kimihia Primary New Zealand

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 below. You teed to get at least 9 questions correct to be awarded a Transum Trophy.

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Instructions

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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