Mathematical Kangaroo

Description: Mathematical Kangaroo is an international mathematics competition for students in grades 1-12. The competition is designed to promote mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills. The questions are challenging and require students to use their mathematical knowledge and skills in creative ways.
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What is the sum of the first 100 positive integers?

  1. 5050

  2. 5150

  3. 5250

  4. 5350


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sum of the first 100 positive integers can be calculated using the formula n(n+1)/2, where n is the last integer in the series. In this case, n = 100, so the sum is 100(101)/2 = 5050.

A farmer has 12 sheep, 6 cows, and 8 pigs. How many animals does the farmer have in total?

  1. 26

  2. 27

  3. 28

  4. 29


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To find the total number of animals, we simply add the number of sheep, cows, and pigs. 12 + 6 + 8 = 26.

What is the area of a circle with a radius of 5 cm?

  1. 25π cm²

  2. 50π cm²

  3. 75π cm²

  4. 100π cm²


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The area of a circle is calculated using the formula πr², where r is the radius of the circle. In this case, r = 5 cm, so the area is π(5²) = 25π cm².

A train leaves a station at 10:00 AM and travels at a speed of 60 mph. Another train leaves the same station at 11:00 AM and travels in the same direction at a speed of 75 mph. At what time will the second train overtake the first train?

  1. 12:00 PM

  2. 12:30 PM

  3. 1:00 PM

  4. 1:30 PM


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To find the time at which the second train will overtake the first train, we need to find the difference in their speeds and then divide the distance between them by that difference. The distance between the trains is the speed of the first train multiplied by the time difference between the two trains. In this case, the speed difference is 75 mph - 60 mph = 15 mph. The time difference is 11:00 AM - 10:00 AM = 1 hour. The distance between the trains is 60 mph * 1 hour = 60 miles. Therefore, the time at which the second train will overtake the first train is 60 miles / 15 mph = 4 hours. Since the second train leaves at 11:00 AM, it will overtake the first train at 11:00 AM + 4 hours = 12:30 PM.

A rectangular garden has a length of 10 meters and a width of 5 meters. What is the area of the garden?

  1. 20 m²

  2. 25 m²

  3. 30 m²

  4. 35 m²


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. In this case, the length is 10 meters and the width is 5 meters, so the area is 10 meters * 5 meters = 50 square meters.

What is the value of x in the equation 3x + 5 = 17?

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 6

  4. 7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To solve for x, we need to isolate x on one side of the equation. We can do this by subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation: 3x + 5 - 5 = 17 - 5. This simplifies to 3x = 12. Then, we divide both sides of the equation by 3: 3x / 3 = 12 / 3. This simplifies to x = 4.

A store sells a shirt for $20. If the store offers a 20% discount on the shirt, what is the sale price of the shirt?

  1. $16

  2. $17

  3. $18

  4. $19


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To find the sale price of the shirt, we need to multiply the original price by the discount percentage and then subtract the result from the original price. In this case, the original price is $20 and the discount percentage is 20%. So, the sale price is $20 * 0.20 = $4. We then subtract $4 from $20 to get the sale price of $16.

What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 4 cm?

  1. 16 cm³

  2. 32 cm³

  3. 64 cm³

  4. 128 cm³


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The volume of a cube is calculated by cubing its side length. In this case, the side length is 4 cm, so the volume is 4 cm * 4 cm * 4 cm = 64 cm³.

A company has 100 employees. If 20% of the employees are women, how many women work for the company?

  1. 10

  2. 15

  3. 20

  4. 25


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To find the number of women who work for the company, we need to multiply the total number of employees by the percentage of women. In this case, the total number of employees is 100 and the percentage of women is 20%. So, the number of women who work for the company is 100 * 0.20 = 20.

What is the probability of getting a head when flipping a coin?

  1. 1/2

  2. 1/3

  3. 1/4

  4. 1/5


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When flipping a coin, there are two possible outcomes: heads or tails. Since both outcomes are equally likely, the probability of getting a head is 1/2.

A train leaves a station at 10:00 AM and travels at a speed of 60 mph. Another train leaves the same station at 11:00 AM and travels in the same direction at a speed of 75 mph. How far apart are the two trains at 12:00 PM?

  1. 60 miles

  2. 75 miles

  3. 90 miles

  4. 105 miles


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To find the distance between the two trains at 12:00 PM, we need to find the distance traveled by each train and then subtract the distance traveled by the first train from the distance traveled by the second train. The distance traveled by the first train is 60 mph * 2 hours = 120 miles. The distance traveled by the second train is 75 mph * 2 hours = 150 miles. Therefore, the distance between the two trains at 12:00 PM is 150 miles - 120 miles = 30 miles.

What is the sum of the first 100 positive integers?

  1. 5050

  2. 5150

  3. 5250

  4. 5350


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sum of the first 100 positive integers can be calculated using the formula n(n+1)/2, where n is the last integer in the series. In this case, n = 100, so the sum is 100(101)/2 = 5050.

A farmer has 12 sheep, 6 cows, and 8 pigs. How many animals does the farmer have in total?

  1. 26

  2. 27

  3. 28

  4. 29


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To find the total number of animals, we simply add the number of sheep, cows, and pigs. 12 + 6 + 8 = 26.

What is the area of a circle with a radius of 5 cm?

  1. 25π cm²

  2. 50π cm²

  3. 75π cm²

  4. 100π cm²


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The area of a circle is calculated using the formula πr², where r is the radius of the circle. In this case, r = 5 cm, so the area is π(5²) = 25π cm².

A train leaves a station at 10:00 AM and travels at a speed of 60 mph. Another train leaves the same station at 11:00 AM and travels in the same direction at a speed of 75 mph. At what time will the second train overtake the first train?

  1. 12:00 PM

  2. 12:30 PM

  3. 1:00 PM

  4. 1:30 PM


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To find the time at which the second train will overtake the first train, we need to find the difference in their speeds and then divide the distance between them by that difference. The distance between the trains is the speed of the first train multiplied by the time difference between the two trains. In this case, the speed difference is 75 mph - 60 mph = 15 mph. The time difference is 11:00 AM - 10:00 AM = 1 hour. The distance between the trains is 60 mph * 1 hour = 60 miles. Therefore, the time at which the second train will overtake the first train is 60 miles / 15 mph = 4 hours. Since the second train leaves at 11:00 AM, it will overtake the first train at 11:00 AM + 4 hours = 12:30 PM.

A rectangular garden has a length of 10 meters and a width of 5 meters. What is the area of the garden?

  1. 20 m²

  2. 25 m²

  3. 30 m²

  4. 35 m²


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width. In this case, the length is 10 meters and the width is 5 meters, so the area is 10 meters * 5 meters = 50 square meters.

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