Solving the 10,000-Digit Problem

The video follows Michelle as she attempts to solve the world's longest math problem, consisting of 10,000 digits, within six hours. She starts with smaller problems, including a 10-digit and a 100-digit problem, before tackling the main challenge. Along the way, she faces various distractions and challenges, including a pizza-eating contest. Despite the difficulties, Michelle perseveres, using tools like a Chinese abacus and a scissor lift, and ultimately completes the problem, offering encouragement to viewers struggling with math.

What is the total duration given to solve the world's longest math problem?

• 7 hours

• 4 hours

• 5 hours

• 6 hours

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What is the first math problem the narrator solves?

• 10,000-digit problem

• 1000-digit problem

• 100-digit problem

• 10-digit problem

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What challenge does the narrator's boyfriend and videographer face?

• Building a puzzle

• Solving a math problem

• Eating a giant slice of pizza

• Running a marathon

What tool does the narrator use to solve the 10,000-digit problem?

• Slide rule

• Chinese abacus

• Computer

• Calculator

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Why does the narrator use a scissor lift?

• To reach the top of the wall

• To move faster

• To get a better view

• To avoid distractions

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What happens every time the narrator gets a number wrong?

• She has to start over

• She gets pelted with water balloons

• She loses time

• She gets a hint

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What does the narrator use to keep track of zeros in the problem?

• A highlighter

• A dash

• A marker

• A calculator

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How does the narrator feel about finishing the 10,000-digit problem?

• Indifferent

• Happy

• Angry

• Sad

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What message does the narrator convey to students struggling with math?

• Ask someone else to do it

• Ignore the problem

• Keep pushing and don't give up

• Give up if it's too hard

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What does the narrator's team use to check the answers?

• A textbook

• A super calculator

• A math expert

• A computer program

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