Real Numbers and Inequalities

34 MCQs

MCQs

34 questions · 30 min · 34 marks

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  1. Question 1

    Which theorem is used to construct square-root lengths on a number line?

    • APythagoras theorem
    • BEuclidean division theorem
    • CBinomial theorem
    • DFundamental theorem of arithmetic
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    Answer: A

    Pythagoras theorem determines the hypotenuse of a right triangle.

  2. Question 2

    What is the approximate value of square root of 5?

    • A1.236
    • B2.236
    • C3.236
    • D4.236
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    Answer: B

    The square root of 5 is approximately 2.236.

  3. Question 3

    Which number lies between 2 and 3?

    • A1/2
    • B5/2
    • C7/2
    • D4
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    Answer: B

    Five-halves equals 2.5 and lies between 2 and 3.

  4. Question 4

    Which pair contains two rational numbers between 2 and 3?

    • A1 and 2
    • B5/2 and 11/4
    • C3 and 4
    • D1/3 and 1/2
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    Answer: B

    Both 2.5 and 2.75 lie strictly between 2 and 3.

  5. Question 5

    Which number is between 4 and 5?

    • A3/2
    • B17/4
    • C21/4
    • D6
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    Answer: B

    Seventeen-fourths equals 4.25.

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