Master Everyday Math: Online Quizzes for Advanced Diploma in Public Services

Question 1

Which unit of weight is NOT commonly used in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Kilogram

Answer

Pound

Answer

Stone

Answer

Tonne

Question 2

In a survey of 100 individuals, if 60% prefer tea, how many participants expressed this preference?

Accepted Answer

60

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30

Answer

40

Answer

80

Question 3

What formula calculates the area of a circle?

Accepted Answer

A = πr²

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A = 2πr

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A = 4πr

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A = πd

Question 4

In a percentage calculation, what number is placed in the denominator?

Accepted Answer

100

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Original value

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Percentage

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Difference between original value and percentage

Question 5

Which unit of liquid volume is equivalent to 1000 milliliters?

Accepted Answer

Liter

Answer

Gallon

Answer

Pint

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Ounce

Question 6

A rectangle has a length of 6 cm and a width of 4 cm. What is its perimeter?

Accepted Answer

24 cm

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10 cm

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20 cm

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30 cm

Question 7

Which of the following activities is NOT a practical application of mathematics?

Accepted Answer

Artistic expression

Answer

Budgeting

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Measurement

Answer

Data analysis

Question 8

In the Mathematics in Everyday Life unit, which skill is emphasized?

Accepted Answer

Problem-solving

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Memorization of formulas

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Theoretical analysis of mathematical concepts

Answer

Algebraic manipulation

Question 9

Which scenario represents biased data?

Accepted Answer

A survey that targets only individuals over the age of 65

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A study that randomly selects participants from a diverse population

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A census that includes every member of a specific group

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A questionnaire that is objective and free from leading questions

Question 10

Which action is considered a wise financial decision?

Accepted Answer

Saving a portion of income regularly

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Using credit cards without managing balances

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Borrowing money without considering interest rates

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Investing in risky stocks without proper research

Question 11

Identify the qualitative variable in the given list.

Accepted Answer

Eye Color

Answer

Income

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Height

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Age

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a spreadsheet for budgeting?

Accepted Answer

It is cumbersome to make changes.

Answer

It facilitates setting financial goals.

Answer

It enables you to create visual representations of your spending patterns.

Answer

It helps track income and expenses effectively.

Question 13

Provide the formula to calculate the volume of a cylinder.

Accepted Answer

V = πr²h

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V = 2πrh

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V = π²r³h

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V = 4/3πr³

Question 14

Which approach is most effective for interpreting a scatter plot?

Accepted Answer

Examine the correlation between the variables depicted.

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Disregard the axes.

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Predict future values solely based on the line of best fit.

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Focus exclusively on individual data points.

Question 15

Explain the key difference between mean and median.

Accepted Answer

Mean is the average of all values, while median is the middle value when assorted in numerical order.

Answer

Mean is the sum of all values, while median is the difference.

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Mean is the most frequent value, while median is the average.

Question 16

When considering a mortgage, which factor is of primary importance?

Accepted Answer

Interest rate

Answer

Car payment

Answer

Grocery budget

Answer

Vacation expenses

Question 17

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a contingency fund?

Accepted Answer

To mitigate unexpected financial emergencies

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To accumulate funds for a down payment on a property

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To invest in the stock market

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To finance entertainment expenses

Question 18

Which action can effectively reduce your carbon footprint?

Accepted Answer

Minimize driving

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Elevate electricity usage

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Increase clothing consumption

Question 19

What is the correct formula to calculate the area of a triangle?

Accepted Answer

A = ½ * base * height

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A = π * radius²

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A = 4/3 * π * radius³

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A = base * height

Question 20

What is the main purpose of a credit score?

Accepted Answer

To assess an individual's creditworthiness and financial reliability.

Answer

To determine tax obligations.

Answer

To establish insurance premiums.

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To monitor personal spending habits.

Question 21

A household has a monthly income of £2,500 and monthly expenses of £1,850. What percentage of their income remains after expenses?

Accepted Answer

26%

Answer

15%

Answer

35%

Answer

45%

Question 22

A product originally priced at £50 is discounted by 20%. What is the discounted price?

Accepted Answer

£40

Answer

£70

Answer

£60

Answer

£30

Question 23

A company wants to increase its sales by 15%. If the current sales are £100,000, what is the target sales figure?

Accepted Answer

£115,000

Answer

£135,000

Answer

£85,000

Answer

£150,000