Fibonacci

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Fibonacci was from _________.

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Italy

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Which of the following would be a Fibonacci sequence? 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 1,1,2,3,5,8, 13; 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18; 4, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8

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1,1,2,3,5,8, 13

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What animal helped Fibonacci recognize his sequence?

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rabbit

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Fibonacci wrote a book called Liber Abbaci which translates as ______________.

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The Book of Calculations

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Fibonacci was instrumental in introducing Europe to the Hindu-Arabic numeral system. What system was being used prior to this?

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Roman

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What is the Fibonacci sequence?

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A sequence where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones, usually starting with 0 and 1.

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What is the formula to find the nth Fibonacci number?

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F(n) = F(n-1) + F(n-2) with seed values F(0) = 0, F(1) = 1.

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What is the golden ratio, often associated with the Fibonacci sequence?

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Approximately 1.618, it is the limit of the ratio of consecutive Fibonacci numbers.

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How does the Fibonacci sequence appear in nature?

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It can be seen in the arrangement of leaves, the branching of trees, and the pattern of various fruits.

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What is the significance of the Fibonacci sequence in art and architecture?

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It is often used to create aesthetically pleasing compositions and structures.