Careers in Math
Which career teaches children math?
Teacher
Define mean.
The average of all the values or the sum of values divided by the number of values.
5x = 20
x = 4
If you have 5 apples and give away 2, how many apples do you have left?
3 apples
What is the value of pi to two decimal places?
3.14
Which career uses mathematical algorithms and logic to design computer software?
Software developer
Define median.
The 50th percentile.
What is the value of sqrt(81)?
9
The formula for changing C degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit is F= (9C)/5+32. Rearrange the formula in terms of C.
C= (5(F-32))/9.
What is the sum of the angles in a triangle?
180 degrees
Which career applies mathematical and statistical analysis to understand economic data and trends?
Economist
What is the value of pi to 4 decimals?
3.1412
2x+7 = 15
x = 4
A train travels 60 miles per hour. How far will it travel in 3 hours?
180 miles
Who created a2 + b2 = c2?
Pythagoras
Which career focuses on collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large amounts of data?
Data scientist
Define mode.
The value that appears most frequently in a data set.
x/5 = 3/15
x = 1
If a rectangular garden is 8 feet long and 3 feet wide, what is the area of the garden?
24 square feet
What is the name of the branch of mathematics dealing with the study of shapes, sizes, and properties of space?
Geometry
Which career involves using mathematical models and statistical techniques to assess risk in insurance, finance, and other industries?
Actuary
Define standard deviation.
How much each value differ from the mean (average).
Solve for the x value in the system:
y= 3x-5
y= 4x+9
x = -14
If the sum of three consecutive integers is 45, what are the three integers?
14, 15, and 16
What is our number system called? For example, IV & X are called Roman numerals.
Arabic numerals