International Mathematics Day

International Mathematics Day

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Multiple Choice

Why did Arabic numerals replace Roman numerals?

• They were more accurate

• They were easier to read

• They were based on the Quran

• They made it easier to use the decimal system

Multiple Choice

What type of math did Al-Khwarizmi develop?

• Long division

• Multiplication

• Algebra

• Calculus

Multiple Choice

What number is pi?

• 1.41

• 2.00

• 3.14

• 5.14

Multiple Choice

What day is Pi Day?

• March 14

• December 25

• October 31

• January 1

Multiple Choice

What letter is pi of the Greek alphabet?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

Multiple Choice

What U.S. city has a zip code containing the first 5 digits of pi?

• Savannah, Georgia

• Salt Lake City, Utah

• Frankfort, Kentucky

• Juneau, Alaska

Multiple Choice

What is pi used to find?

• the perimeter of a square

• the area of a rectangle

• radius of a circle

• circumference of a circle