Mathematics in the Modern World

What is bilateral symmetry?

• Symmetry around a central point

• Symmetry along a single plane

• Symmetry that repeats in a circular pattern

• Symmetry that is irregular and asymmetrical

How many degrees does a shape with rotational symmetry of order 4 rotate to look the same?

• 90 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 360 degrees

Which of the following figures has no symmetry?

• Kite

• Scalene triangle

• Circle

• Rectangle

In a geometric series, if the first term is 3 and the common ratio is 2, what is the second term?

• 5

• 6

• 9

• 12

Which of the following patterns is an example of a geometric series?

• 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

• 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

• 2, 4, 6, 8, 10

• 5, 10, 15, 20

What is the next shape in the sequence: circle, triangle, square, circle, triangle, …,?

• square

• circle

• triangle

• pentagon

Which of the following sequences is correct based on the number of sides: triangle, square, pentagon, hexagon, …,?

• heptagon

• octagon

• triangle

• square

What is the SIXTH term in this pattern? 13,16,19,22

• 25

• 28

• 31

• 22

What is the Fibonacci sequence?

• A sequence of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones

• A sequence of prime numbers

• A sequence of even numbers

• A sequence of odd numbers

Which of the following patterns can be found in sunflower seed arrangements?

• A linear pattern

• A random pattern

• A spiral pattern

• A circular pattern