Mathematical Olympiad

Description: Mathematical Olympiad is an annual international mathematics competition for pre-university students. It is one of the most prestigious mathematics competitions in the world. The competition is open to students from all countries, and it is held in a different country each year.
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What is the sum of the first 100 natural numbers?

  1. 5050

  2. 5150

  3. 5250

  4. 5350


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the area of a circle with a radius of 10 cm?

  1. 100π cm^2

  2. 200π cm^2

  3. 300π cm^2

  4. 400π cm^2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The area of a circle is given by the formula πr^2, where r is the radius of the circle. In this case, r = 10 cm, so the area is π(10)^2 = 100π cm^2.

What is the volume of a cube with a side length of 5 cm?

  1. 125 cm^3

  2. 250 cm^3

  3. 375 cm^3

  4. 500 cm^3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The volume of a cube is given by the formula s^3, where s is the length of a side of the cube. In this case, s = 5 cm, so the volume is 5^3 = 125 cm^3.

What is the slope of the line that passes through the points (2, 3) and (5, 7)?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The slope of a line is given by the formula (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1), where (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) are two points on the line. In this case, (x1, y1) = (2, 3) and (x2, y2) = (5, 7), so the slope is (7 - 3) / (5 - 2) = 4 / 3 = 2.

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (3, 4) and has a slope of -2?

  1. y = -2x + 10

  2. y = -2x + 2

  3. y = -2x + 6

  4. y = -2x + 8


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The equation of a line in slope-intercept form is given by the formula y = mx + b, where m is the slope of the line and b is the y-intercept. In this case, the slope is -2 and the y-intercept is 4, so the equation of the line is y = -2x + 4.

What is the solution to the equation 3x + 5 = 17?

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 6

  4. 7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To solve the equation 3x + 5 = 17, we need to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. We can do this by subtracting 5 from both sides of the equation, which gives us 3x = 12. Then, we can divide both sides of the equation by 3, which gives us x = 4.

What is the value of x in the equation 2x^2 + 3x - 5 = 0?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. -1

  4. -2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To solve the equation 2x^2 + 3x - 5 = 0, we can use the quadratic formula, which is given by the formula x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a. In this case, a = 2, b = 3, and c = -5, so x = (-3 ± √(3^2 - 4(2)(-5))) / 2(2) = (-3 ± √(9 + 40)) / 4 = (-3 ± √49) / 4 = (-3 ± 7) / 4. Therefore, x = 1 or x = -2.

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 each outcome is equally likely, the probability of getting a head is 1/2.

What is the probability of getting a sum of 7 when rolling two dice?

  1. 1/6

  2. 1/12

  3. 1/18

  4. 1/24


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When rolling two dice, there are 36 possible outcomes. The outcomes that sum to 7 are (1, 6), (2, 5), (3, 4), (4, 3), (5, 2), and (6, 1). Therefore, the probability of getting a sum of 7 is 6/36 = 1/6.

What is the next term in the sequence 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ...?

  1. 36

  2. 49

  3. 64

  4. 81


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sequence is a sequence of squares of natural numbers. The next term in the sequence is the square of the next natural number, which is 6. Therefore, the next term is 6^2 = 36.

What is the 10th term in the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. 34

  2. 55

  3. 89

  4. 144


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Fibonacci sequence is a sequence of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers. The first two numbers in the sequence are 0 and 1. The next number is 0 + 1 = 1, the next number is 1 + 1 = 2, and so on. The 10th term in the Fibonacci sequence is 2 + 3 + 5 + 8 + 13 + 21 + 34 + 55 + 89 + 144 = 55.

What is the sum of the first 10 prime numbers?

  1. 129

  2. 167

  3. 205

  4. 243


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The first 10 prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, and 29. The sum of these numbers is 2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11 + 13 + 17 + 19 + 23 + 29 = 250.

What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 12 and 18?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 6

  4. 9


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The greatest common divisor (GCD) of two numbers is the largest number that divides both numbers without leaving a remainder. The GCD of 12 and 18 is 6, because 6 is the largest number that divides both 12 and 18 without leaving a remainder.

What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6?

  1. 8

  2. 12

  3. 16

  4. 24


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers is the smallest number that is divisible by both numbers. The LCM of 4 and 6 is 12, because 12 is the smallest number that is divisible by both 4 and 6.

What is the value of x in the equation log(x + 1) = 2?

  1. 9

  2. 10

  3. 11

  4. 12


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To solve the equation log(x + 1) = 2, we need to rewrite the equation in exponential form. The exponential form of the equation is x + 1 = 10^2 = 100. Subtracting 1 from both sides of the equation, we get x = 99. Therefore, the value of x is 9.

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