CHAPTER TEST

NATURE OF MATHEMATICS
Name:__________________________________________Yr./Sec._______________________
Instructor: Mr./Ms. Date:______________________Score:________
I. Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter of the best answer.
If there is none write your own answer before each number.
1. An example of a situation where patterns are found is on numbering of plates. In the
Philippines the plate numbering system is regulated by LTFRB, what does the first letter on the
plate number tells us about?
A. the place where the vehicle is registered C. the owner of the vehicle
B. the type of vehicle use D. the coding of the vehicle
2. It is a regularity in the world, in human-made design, or in abstract ideas.
A. sequence B. array C. repetition D. pattern
3. The Fibonacci sequence is an array of numbers that given two terms, the next term is
determined by adding the given terms. If the two given terms are 2 and 2 consecutively, what are
the first five terms of the sequence?
A. 2,2,4,6,10 B. 4,6,10,16,26 C. 2,4,6,10,16 D. 2,2,4,8,12
4. Which of the following concept is a nominal terms?
A. Cause of death B. Nationality C. Gender D. All
5. This type of numbers refers to the characteristic of subjects or objects that is used for ranking
and ordering.
A. Nominal Numbers B. Ordinal Numbers C. Interval Numbers D. Ratio Numbers
6. Monetary savings in an example of ________ type of numbers.
A. Nominal B. Ordinal C. Interval D. Ratio
7. All the statement below is true EXCEPT?
A. The number pi is a quotient of two integers
B. There are fractions that have non-terminating decimal values
C. There are 43 books in the New Testament of the Bible
D. The area of a rectangle is length times the width
8. Which of the following is a correct English translation of the Mathematical statement
(6+ 2)
=2
4
A. Two is the quotient when the sum of six and two is divided by four.
B. Six plus two divided by four is two.
C. Six added by two over four is equal to two.
D. The sum of six and two all over four is equals to two.
9. Which of the following is the correct translation of the mathematical symbol ¿?
A. put together B. and C. results in D. over
10. Which is the correct mathematical statement of the English sentence, twice the difference of
twelve and four is sixteen?
A. 2 ( 4−12 )=16 B. 2 ( 12−4 )=16 C. 2 ( 12 )−4=16 D. 12−2 ( 4 )=16
11. What do you call to the logical process in which multiple premises, all believed to be true or
found true most of the time are combined to obtain a specific conclusion?
A. deductive reasoning B. inductive reasoning C. premises D. reasoning
12. Michael just moved here from Manila.
Michael has red hair.
Therefore,___________________________________________.
Which of the following could be the conclusion from this inductive reasoning?
A. All people from Manila has red hair.
B. Red haired people come from Manila.
C. All red haired people come from Manila.
D. People who have red hair are from Manila.
13. What do you call to the process of reaching conclusions based on previously known facts?
A. deductive reasoning B. inductive reasoning C. premises D. reasoning
14. What do you call to the argument that establishes a fact or the veracity of something holds?
A. reasoning B. induction C. patterns D. proof
15. Examples of deductive reasoning are also called _____________________.
A. syllogism B. induction C. proof D. reasoning
II. Problem Solving: Solve the following problems. Write your answer on the space provided.
Prove by Mathematical Induction the truthfulness of the summations below.
n
1. ∑ (2 i−1 )=1+3+ 5+…+ ( 2 n−1 )=n
2
(3 pts)
i=1

n
2. ∑ 2 i=2+ 4+6 +…+2 n=n(n+1) (3 pts)
i=1

Make a Fibonacci sequence of 10 terms given the first two terms.

3. f 0=2 , f 1=3 (3 pts)

4. f 0=0 , f 1=1 (3 pts)

Convert the Mathematical statements to English sentences

5. 3 ( 11−5 ) =18 (3 pts)
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge HIM, and HE will make straight your paths.”
-Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV-