Mathematical Conferences by Attendance

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Which mathematical conference has the highest attendance?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)

  2. Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)

  3. European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress

  4. International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) is the largest and most prestigious mathematical conference in the world. It is held every four years and attracts over 5,000 participants from all over the globe.

What is the approximate attendance of the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)?

  1. 20,000

  2. 10,000

  3. 5,000

  4. 1,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) is the largest annual mathematics conference in the world. It is held in January and attracts over 20,000 participants from all over the globe.

How many people typically attend the European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress?

  1. 10,000

  2. 5,000

  3. 2,000

  4. 1,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress is held every four years and attracts over 5,000 participants from all over Europe.

What is the approximate attendance of the International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC)?

  1. 2,000

  2. 1,000

  3. 500

  4. 250


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC) is held annually and attracts over 1,000 participants from all over the world.

Which of the following conferences has the lowest attendance?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)

  2. Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)

  3. European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress

  4. International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC) has the lowest attendance among the given conferences, with approximately 1,000 participants.

What is the approximate ratio of attendance between the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) and the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)?

  1. 2:1

  2. 3:1

  3. 4:1

  4. 5:1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) has an attendance of over 5,000 participants, while the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) has an attendance of over 20,000 participants. Therefore, the approximate ratio of attendance between the ICM and the JMM is 2:1.

How many more people attend the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) than the European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress?

  1. 10,000

  2. 15,000

  3. 20,000

  4. 25,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) has an attendance of over 20,000 participants, while the European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress has an attendance of over 5,000 participants. Therefore, the difference in attendance between the JMM and the EMS Congress is 20,000 - 5,000 = 15,000.

What is the approximate percentage of attendees at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) who are from outside of the host country?

  1. 25%

  2. 50%

  3. 75%

  4. 90%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Approximately 75% of attendees at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) are from outside of the host country.

Which of the following conferences is held most frequently?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)

  2. Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)

  3. European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress

  4. International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) is held annually, while the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM), the European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress, and the International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC) are held every four years.

What is the approximate number of countries represented at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)?

  1. 50

  2. 100

  3. 150

  4. 200


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Approximately 150 countries are represented at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM).

Which of the following conferences is the oldest?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)

  2. Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)

  3. European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress

  4. International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) is the oldest of the given conferences, dating back to 1897.

What is the approximate duration of the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)?

  1. 1 week

  2. 2 weeks

  3. 3 weeks

  4. 4 weeks


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) typically lasts for one week.

Which of the following conferences is held in a different location each year?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)

  2. Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)

  3. European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress

  4. International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) is held in a different location each year, while the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM), the European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress, and the International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC) are held in the same location each year.

What is the approximate number of sessions held at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)?

  1. 100

  2. 200

  3. 300

  4. 400


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Approximately 300 sessions are held at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM).

Which of the following conferences is primarily focused on symbolic and algebraic computation?

  1. International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM)

  2. Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM)

  3. European Mathematical Society (EMS) Congress

  4. International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The International Symposium on Symbolic and Algebraic Computation (ISSAC) is primarily focused on symbolic and algebraic computation.

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