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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction, Chapter 1 - Examples and Principles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. People seem to have the most trouble when dealing with what area of numbers?
(a) Thousands.
(b) Millions.
(c) Hundreds.
(d) Tens.

2. Where is the stadium located?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) New York.
(d) Pittsburgh.

3. What would make math easier for people?
(a) Giving everyone a calculator.
(b) Making it personal.
(c) Spelling it out.
(d) Destroying all calculators.

4. What professional often makes major errors in calculating percentages?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Math teacher.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Salesman.

5. How many bricks are in the wall?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 8,000.
(c) 20,000.
(d) 5,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item of clothing is used in an example?

2. What percentage of rain is referenced?

3. Notation makes more sense than?

4. How many outfits can be created according to Paulos?

5. What word does the author use to describe mathematical errors?

(see the answer key)

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