,1. Multiple Choice: Which mathematician is credited with the
development of the concept of zero as a number?
a) Pythagoras
b) Euclid
c) Aryabhata
d) Isaac Newton
Correct Answer: c) Aryabhata
Rationale: Aryabhata, an Indian mathematician, is credited with
developing the concept of zero as a number, which is a
fundamental element in mathematics.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ______ theorem states that the square of
the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two
sides.
Correct Answer: Pythagorean
Rationale: The Pythagorean theorem is a fundamental principle
in geometry, attributed to the ancient Greek mathematician
Pythagoras.
3. True/False: The binary number system was first conceptualized
during the 18th century.
, Correct Answer: False
Rationale: The binary number system was first fully described by
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in the 17th century, although the
concept dates back to ancient civilizations.
4. Multiple Response: Select all the correct statements about the
Fibonacci sequence:
a) It was introduced to the western world by Leonardo of Pisa.
b) Each number is the sum of the two preceding ones.
c) It is a sequence of prime numbers.
d) It appears frequently in biological settings.
Correct Answers: a), b), d)
Rationale: The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where
each number is the sum of the two preceding ones, often found in
nature, and was popularized in the Western world by Leonardo of
Pisa, also known as Fibonacci. Not all Fibonacci numbers are
prime.
5. Multiple Choice: Which technology is based on discrete
mathematics and is essential for modern computing?
a) Transistors
b) Calculus
c) Cryptography
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