Can You Pass This Basic Math Test Without a Calculator?

By: Annette
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Can You Pass This Basic Math Test Without a Calculator?
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About This Quiz

Does anyone have to do math in their head anymore? No, until NOW. Put down your phone and do these simple math problems in your head. It will make your brain bigger.
1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 = _____.
10
12
15
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

You're off to a good start if you got this one right. This basic math problem amounts to 15.

60 ÷ 5 = _____.
12
10
6
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The answer to this basic math problem is 12. That means that there are 12 5s within the number 60!

100 x 3 - 5 = _____.
267
289
295
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When you multiply 100 by 3, you get 300. When you subtract 5, you come to 295.

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What's the most popular number?
19
13
7
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

For whatever reason, people just like the number 7. It's probably a Biblical thing.

6 x 30 = _____.
180
160
150
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When you multiply 6 by 30 you get 180. Drop the zero and make it 6 x 8, if that's visually easier.

What is in the ten thousandths place of 1.7389?
3
8
9
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

9 is in the ten thousandths place in this number. You can count that out backwards from the decimal point.

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Which number is unlucky in Asia?
4
100
.56
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The number 4 is unlucky in Asia. This is because the pronunciation of the number in many Asian languages sounds the same as the word for death.

Round up 3.89 to a whole number.
3
4
5
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

3.89 easily rounds up to 4. If you rounded it up to the nearest tenth, it would be 3.9.

What is forty-eight thousandths?
.48
.048
.0048
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Forty-eight thousandths looks like .048. Forty-eight hundredths looks like .48.

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4 x 4 = _____.
10
16
20
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In case your brain was hurting, we decided to give you an easy one! 4 x 4 = 16.

7 x 8 = _____.
49
56
64
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Are you remembering your times tables yet? 7 x 8 = 56.

3 x 80 = _____.
200
210
240
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This isn't too hard to figure out. If you get lost, just multiply 3 x 8 in your mind.

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12 x 13 = _____.
156
175
190
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This one gets a little more challenging. Count on your fingers, if you must!

17 x 6 = _____.
95
102
150
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Put down your phone. We see you. We know what you're doing.

49 ÷ 7 = _____.
4
6
7
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When you multiply 7 by itself, you get 49. This is basic times tables information.

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What is the French word for pie chart?
Le Pie Chart
Le Chart
Camembert
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The French word for pie chart is Camembert. Just think of it like a wheel of cheese!

68 ÷ 4 = _____.
17
25
31
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you have trouble with this one? You just have to ask yourself what are the four parts of 68.

220 ÷ 4 = _____.
30
45
55
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

When you multiply 55 by 4, you get 220. That one wasn't too difficult, in our humble opinion.

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111,111,111 × 111,111,111 = _____.
Please, I can't do this
No, I really can't do this
12,345,678,987,654,321
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

You began to sweat, didn't you? Well, the answer is plain to see. It's 12,345,678,987,654,321!

In a room of 23 people, what are the odds that two people will have the same birthday?
5%
50%
100%
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In a room of 23 people, there's a 50% chance that two people will have the same birthday. It's a fact. Ask anyone.

306 ÷ 6 = _____.
51
75
100
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Just think, if it were 300 divided by 6, then it would be 50. That makes it a little easier to see.

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What is the Roman numeral for 0?
II
U
There is none
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

There is no Roman numeral for 0. It's the only number that doesn't have one!

105 + 18 = _____.
119
123
136
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This is a pretty basic math problem. Start by just adding 5 to 18.

234 + 56 = _____.
290
300
310
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

There you go! Again, it makes it easier when you begin by adding 34 to 56.

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(6 × 9) + (6 + 9) = _____.
50
60
69
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Pretty freaky, isn't it? There shall be no reference to the pop culture meaning of this number.

89 + 79 = _____.
148
156
168
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

You're doing so great! And we know for certain that you still haven't picked up your phone.

66 – 12 = _____.
54
59
62
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

How are you with simple subtraction? To do this in your head, you need to first stack 66 above 12 in your mind.

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The human mind thinks of odd numbers as ______.
Male
Female
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The human mind equates odd numbers with males and even numbers with females. Again, there shall be no discussion of anatomy here.

101 – 36 = _____.
56
65
71
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Here is some more simple subtraction. You're beginning to feel like a genius, aren't you?

4.7 + 1 + .01 = _____.
6.02
5.71
6
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

These numbers add up to 5.71. Did you have to use your calculator?

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Zero is an _____ number.
Odd
Even
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Zero is an even number. When you try to divide a number by 0 on your phone, it gives you an error. Try it (after the quiz).

78 – 39 = _____.
28
39
45
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you know that 39 x 2 = 78? Well, now you know!

.84 ÷ .7 = _____.
1.2
.57
.3
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Did you find this confusing? If so, remove those decimals and divide 87 by 7 in your mind. This gives you a better clue as to the answer.

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72/1000 as a decimal is _____.
.72
.072
7.2
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

72/1000 as a decimal is .072. Remember to count the zeros and move the decimal point over!

3³ = _____.
27
33
45
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

3 x 3 = 9. Then, 9 x 3 = 27. That wasn't so bad.

You Got:
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