World Mathematics Team Championship

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What is the value of the following expression: (\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{6})?

  1. (\frac{11}{6})

  2. (\frac{5}{6})

  3. (\frac{7}{6})

  4. (\frac{9}{6})


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To find the value of the expression, we can add the fractions as follows: (\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{6} = \frac{3}{6} + \frac{2}{6} + \frac{1}{6} = \frac{6}{6} = \frac{11}{6}).

A train leaves a station at 10:00 AM and travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour. Another train leaves the same station at 11:00 AM and travels in the same direction at a speed of 75 miles per hour. 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 when the second train will overtake the first train, we can use the formula: (Time = \frac{Distance}{Speed Difference}). The distance between the two trains at 11:00 AM is 60 miles (since the first train has been traveling for 1 hour). The speed difference is 75 mph - 60 mph = 15 mph. Therefore, the time it takes for the second train to overtake the first train is (\frac{60}{15} = 4) hours. Adding this to 11:00 AM, we get 12:30 PM as the time when the second train will overtake the first train.

Solve the equation for (x): (2x^2 - 5x + 2 = 0)

  1. (x = 1, 2)

  2. (x = -1, -2)

  3. (x = 1, -2)

  4. (x = -1, 2)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To solve the equation, we can use the quadratic formula: (x = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 - 4ac}}{2a}). Here, (a = 2, b = -5, c = 2). Plugging these values into the formula, we get: (x = \frac{-(-5) \pm \sqrt{(-5)^2 - 4(2)(2)}}{2(2)} = \frac{5 \pm \sqrt{25 - 16}}{4} = \frac{5 \pm \sqrt{9}}{4} = \frac{5 \pm 3}{4}). Therefore, the solutions are (x = 1) and (x = 2).

A circle has a radius of 10 centimeters. What is the area of the circle?

  1. (100\pi) square centimeters

  2. (200\pi) square centimeters

  3. (300\pi) square centimeters

  4. (400\pi) square centimeters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The area of a circle is given by the formula (A = \pi r^2). Here, the radius (r = 10) centimeters. Plugging this value into the formula, we get: (A = \pi (10)^2 = 100\pi) square centimeters.

In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. This statement is known as:

  1. Pythagorean Theorem

  2. Euler's Formula

  3. Fermat's Last Theorem

  4. Goldbach Conjecture


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The statement 'In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides' is known as the Pythagorean Theorem.

The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers. The first two numbers in the sequence are 0 and 1. What is the 10th number in the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. 34

  2. 55

  3. 89

  4. 144


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Fibonacci sequence starts with 0 and 1, and each subsequent number is the sum of the two preceding numbers. Therefore, the 10th number in the sequence can be found by adding the 9th and 8th numbers. The 9th number is 34 and the 8th number is 21, so the 10th number is 34 + 21 = 55.

What is the derivative of the function (f(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 + 3x - 4)?

  1. (3x^2 - 4x + 3)

  2. (3x^2 - 2x + 3)

  3. (x^3 - 4x^2 + 3x)

  4. (x^3 - 2x^2 + 3)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The derivative of the function (f(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 + 3x - 4) can be found using the power rule of differentiation. The power rule states that if (f(x) = x^n), then (f'(x) = nx^(n-1)). Applying this rule to each term of the function, we get: (f'(x) = 3x^2 - 4x + 3).

A bag contains 10 red balls, 15 blue balls, and 20 green balls. If a ball is randomly selected from the bag, what is the probability that it is a green ball?

  1. (\frac{1}{2})

  2. (\frac{1}{3})

  3. (\frac{2}{5})

  4. (\frac{1}{5})


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To find the probability of selecting a green ball, we need to divide the number of green balls (20) by the total number of balls (10 + 15 + 20 = 45). Therefore, the probability is (\frac{20}{45} = \frac{2}{5}).

What is the value of (\log_{10} 1000)?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The value of (\log_{10} 1000) can be found using the logarithmic property (\log_{10} 10^n = n). Since (1000 = 10^3), we have (\log_{10} 1000 = \log_{10} 10^3 = 3).

A regular hexagon has six sides of equal length. If the length of each side is 10 centimeters, what is the perimeter of the hexagon?

  1. 20 centimeters

  2. 30 centimeters

  3. 40 centimeters

  4. 60 centimeters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The perimeter of a regular hexagon is equal to the sum of the lengths of all six sides. Since each side is 10 centimeters long, the perimeter is (6 \times 10 = 60) centimeters.

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

  1. (y = 2x + 1)

  2. (y = x + 5)

  3. (y = 3x - 1)

  4. (y = 4x - 3)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To find the equation of the line, we can use the point-slope form: (y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)), where ((x_1, y_1)) is one of the given points and (m) is the slope of the line. Using the point ((2, 3)), we have: (y - 3 = m(x - 2)). To find the slope, we can use the other given point ((5, 7)): (7 - 3 = m(5 - 2)). Simplifying this, we get (m = 2). Substituting this value of (m) back into the point-slope form, we get the equation of the line: (y - 3 = 2(x - 2)), which can be simplified to (y = 2x + 1).

A rectangular garden has a length of 12 meters and a width of 8 meters. What is the area of the garden?

  1. 24 square meters

  2. 48 square meters

  3. 72 square meters

  4. 96 square meters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length and width. Therefore, the area of the garden is (12 \times 8 = 96) square meters.

What is the value of (\sin 45^\circ)?

  1. (\frac{1}{2})

  2. (\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}})

  3. (\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2})

  4. (\sqrt{2})


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The value of (\sin 45^\circ) can be found using the unit circle or by using the trigonometric ratio (\sin \theta = \frac{opposite}{hypotenuse}). In a 45-45-90 triangle, the opposite side and the hypotenuse are both equal to (\sqrt{2}). Therefore, (\sin 45^\circ = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}).

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

  1. 25 cubic centimeters

  2. 50 cubic centimeters

  3. 125 cubic centimeters

  4. 250 cubic centimeters


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The volume of a cube is calculated by cubing its side length. Therefore, the volume of the cube with a side length of 5 centimeters is (5^3 = 125) cubic centimeters.

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

  1. (\frac{1}{2})

  2. (\frac{1}{3})

  3. (\frac{1}{4})

  4. (\frac{1}{6})


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When flipping a coin, there are two possible outcomes: head or tail. Since both outcomes are equally likely, the probability of getting a head is (\frac{1}{2}).

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