Indian Mathematical Concepts in Papua New Guinea Mathematics

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Which Indian mathematical concept is the basis for the Papua New Guinea counting system?

  1. The decimal system

  2. The binary system

  3. The hexadecimal system

  4. The vigesimal system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The vigesimal system, which is a base-20 system, is the basis for the Papua New Guinea counting system. This system is thought to have been introduced to Papua New Guinea by Indian traders.

What is the name of the Papua New Guinea counting board that is used to perform mathematical calculations?

  1. The abacus

  2. The soroban

  3. The quipu

  4. The yupana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The yupana is a Papua New Guinea counting board that is used to perform mathematical calculations. It consists of a series of beads that are arranged on a grid. The beads are moved around the grid to represent different numbers.

Which Indian mathematical concept is used to represent numbers in the yupana?

  1. The decimal system

  2. The binary system

  3. The hexadecimal system

  4. The vigesimal system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The vigesimal system, which is a base-20 system, is used to represent numbers in the yupana. This system is thought to have been introduced to Papua New Guinea by Indian traders.

What is the name of the Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of infinity?

  1. The aleph

  2. The omega

  3. The continuum

  4. The transfinite


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The transfinite is a Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of infinity. It is a set that is larger than any finite set.

Which Indian mathematical concept is used to represent the concept of zero in the yupana?

  1. The empty set

  2. The null set

  3. The void set

  4. The zero set


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The empty set is used to represent the concept of zero in the yupana. This is because the empty set is a set that contains no elements.

What is the name of the Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a negative number?

  1. The opposite

  2. The inverse

  3. The reciprocal

  4. The negation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The negation is a Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a negative number. It is the opposite of a positive number.

Which Indian mathematical concept is used to represent the concept of a fraction in the yupana?

  1. The decimal system

  2. The binary system

  3. The hexadecimal system

  4. The vigesimal system


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The vigesimal system, which is a base-20 system, is used to represent the concept of a fraction in the yupana. This system is thought to have been introduced to Papua New Guinea by Indian traders.

What is the name of the Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a decimal point?

  1. The dot

  2. The period

  3. The comma

  4. The semicolon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dot is a Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a decimal point. It is a small dot that is placed between the whole number part and the fractional part of a number.

Which Indian mathematical concept is used to represent the concept of a percentage in the yupana?

  1. The percent sign

  2. The per mille sign

  3. The basis point

  4. The permille


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The percent sign is a Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a percentage. It is a symbol that is used to indicate that a number is a percentage.

What is the name of the Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a ratio?

  1. The colon

  2. The slash

  3. The fraction bar

  4. The ratio symbol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The colon is a Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a ratio. It is a symbol that is used to separate the numerator and the denominator of a ratio.

Which Indian mathematical concept is used to represent the concept of a proportion in the yupana?

  1. The equal sign

  2. The inequality sign

  3. The proportion sign

  4. The equivalence sign


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The proportion sign is a Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a proportion. It is a symbol that is used to indicate that two ratios are equal.

What is the name of the Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a sequence?

  1. The list

  2. The tuple

  3. The array

  4. The sequence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sequence is a Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a sequence. It is a set of numbers that are arranged in a specific order.

Which Indian mathematical concept is used to represent the concept of a series in the yupana?

  1. The sum

  2. The product

  3. The difference

  4. The quotient


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sum is a Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a series. It is the total of a set of numbers.

What is the name of the Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a limit?

  1. The boundary

  2. The edge

  3. The limit

  4. The asymptote


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The limit is a Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a limit. It is the value that a function approaches as the input approaches a certain value.

Which Indian mathematical concept is used to represent the concept of a derivative in the yupana?

  1. The slope

  2. The rate of change

  3. The derivative

  4. The instantaneous rate of change


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The derivative is a Papua New Guinea mathematical concept that is used to represent the concept of a derivative. It is the function that gives the rate of change of a function with respect to its input.

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