MCQs in Algebra and General Mathematics Part I

This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 1 of the Series in Algebra and General Mathematics topics in Engineering Mathematics. In Preparation for the ECE Board Exam make sure to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from various sources including but not limited to past Board Examination Questions in Engineering Mathematics, Mathematics Books, Journals and other Mathematics References.

Multiple Choice Questions Topic Outline

• MCQs in Algebraic functions | MCQs in theory of Equations | MCQs in Factorization and Algebraic functions | MCQs in Ratio, Proportion and Variation | MCQs in Matrix theory | MCQs in Arithmetic and Geometric Progression | MCQs in Equations and Inequalities | MCQs in Linear and Quadratic Equations | MCQs in Complex Number System | MCQs in Polynomials | MCQs in Mathematical Induction | MCQs in Logic and Probability | MCQs in Statistics| MCQs in System of Numbers and Conversion | MCQs in Fundamentals in Algebra | MCQS in Binomial Theorems and Logarithms | MCQs in Age Problems | MCQs in Work Problems | MCQS in Mixture Problems | MCQs in Digit Problems | MCQs in Motion Problems | MCQs in Clock Problems | MCQs in Variation | MCQs in Progression | MCQs in Miscellaneous Problems

Online Questions and Answers in Algebra and General Mathematics Series

Following is the list of multiple choice questions in this brand new series:

Algebra and General Mathematics MCQs

PART 1: MCQs from Number 1 – 50                        Answer key: PART I

PART 2: MCQs from Number 51 – 100                        Answer key: PART II

PART 3: MCQs from Number 101 – 150                        Answer key: PART III

PART 4: MCQs from Number 151 – 200                        Answer key: PART IV

PART 5: MCQs from Number 201 – 250                        Answer key: PART V

PART 6: MCQs from Number 251 – 300                        Answer key: PART VI

Start Practice Exam Test Questions Part I of the Series

Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions.

1. How many significant digits do 10.097 have?

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 5

2. Round off 0.003086 to three significant figures.

• A. 0.003
• B. 0.00308
• C. 0.0031
• D. 0.00308

3. Round off 34.2841 to four significant figures.

• A. 34.2814
• B. 34.281
• C. 34.28
• D. 34.0

4. Which number has three significant figures?

• A. 0.0014
• B. 1.4141
• C. 0.01414
• D. 0.0141

5. Round off 149.691 to the nearest integer

• A. 149.69
• B. 149.7
• C. 150
• D. 149

6. Round off 2.371 x 10^-8 to two significant figures

• A. 2.4 x 10^-8
• B. 2.37 x1 0^-8
• C. 0.2371 x 10^-9
• D. 0.002371 x 10^-11

7. 7 + 0i is

• A. irrational number
• B. real number
• C. imaginary number
• D. a variable

8. The number 0.123123123123……… is

• A. irrational
• B. surd
• C. rational
• D. transcendental

9. Round off 6785768.342 to the nearest one-tenth.

• A. 6785768
• B. 6785768.4
• C. 6785768.3
• D. None of these

10. Express decimally: Fourteen Ten thousandths

• A. 0.0014
• B. 0.00014
• C. 0.014
• D. 0.14

11. MCMXCIV is equivalent to what number?

• A. 1964
• B. 1994
• C. 1984
• D. 1974

12. Express decimally: Forty-Seven millionth

• A. 0.00000047
• B. 0.0000047
• C. 0.000047
• D. 0.000000047

13. Express decimally: Seven hundred twenty-five hundred thousandths

• A. 0.000725
• B. 0.00725
• C. 0.0725
• D. 0.725

14. Express decimally: Four and two tenth

• A. 0.042
• B. 4.02
• C. 4.2
• D. 0.42

15. Express 45^o in mils

• A. 80 mils
• B. 800 mils
• C. 8000 mils
• D. 80000 mils

16. What is the value in degrees of 1 radian?

• A. 90
• B. 57.3
• C. 100
• D. 45

17. 3200 mils is equivalent to how many degrees?

• A. 45
• B. 90
• C. 180
• D. 270

18. An angular unit equivalent to 1/400 of the circumference of a circle is called

• A. mil
• B. degree
• C. radian
• D. grad

19. 4800 mils is equivalent to ____ degrees.

• A. 135
• B. 270
• C. 235
• D. 142

20. How many degrees Celsius is 100 degrees Fahrenheit?

• A. 2.667^oC
• B. 1.334^oC
• C. 13.34^oC
• D. 37.8^oC

21. What is the absolute temperature of the freezing point of water in degree Rankine?

• A. 492
• B. 0
• C. 460
• D. 273

22. What is the Fahrenheit equivalent of 100 degrees Celsius?

• A. 200
• B. 180
• C. 212
• D. 100

23. The Temperature 45^oC is equal to

• A. 45^oF
• B. 113^oF
• C. 57^oF
• D. 81^oF

24. How many degrees Celsius is 80 degrees Fahrenheit?

• A. 13.34
• B. 1.334
• C. 26.67
• D. 2.667

25. 10 to the 12^th power is the value of the prefix

• A. Micro
• B. Femto
• C. Tera
• D. Atto

26. The micro of m means

• A. 10^-2
• B. 10^-6
• C. 10^-3
• D. 10^-12

27. The prefix pico means

• A. 10^-12 of a unit
• B. 10^-6 of a unit
• C. 10^-15 of a unit
• D. 10^-9 of a unit

28. The prefix nano is opposite to

• A. mega
• B. giga
• C. tera
• D. hexa

29. 1 foot is to 12 inches as 1 yard is to ____ spans

• A. 4
• B. 6
• C. 9
• D. 24

30. A one-inch diameter conduit is equivalent to

• A. 254 mm
• B. 25.4 mm
• C. 100 mm
• D. 2.54 mm

31. If a foot has 12 inches, then how many hands are there in one foot?

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 6
• D. 8

32. How many feet difference is 1 nautical mile and 1 statute mile?

• A. 100 feet
• B. 200 feet
• C. 400 feet
• D. 800 feet

33. In a hydrographic survey, a certain point below the surface of the water measures 12 fathoms. It is equivalent to a deep of how many feet?

• A. 72
• B. 60
• C. 48
• D. 36

34. The legendary ship, Titanic that sunk in 1912 was estimated to be at the sea bottom at a deep of 18 cables. How deep it is in feet?

• A. 12,000
• B. 12,343
• C. 12,633
• D. 12,960

35. How many square feet is 100 square meters?

• A. 328.1
• B. 929
• C. 32.81
• D. 1076

36. A certain luxury ship cruises Cebu to Manila at 21 knots. If it will take 21 hours to reach Manila from Cebu, the distance traveled by the ship is nearly

• A. 847.5 km
• B. 507.15 statute mile
• C. 441 statute mile
• D. 414 nautical mile

37. Carry out the following multiplication and express your answer in cubic meter: 8 cm x 5 mm x 2 m.

• A. 8 x 10^-2
• B. 8 x 10²
• C. 8 x 10^-3
• D. 8 x 10^-4

38. Which of the following is equivalent to 1 hectare?

• A. 100 acres
• B. 2 acres
• C. 100 square meters
• D. 60000 square feet

39. Ten square statute mile is equivalent to _____ sections.

• A. 100
• B. 5
• C. 10
• D. 20

40. The land area of the province of Cebu is 5088.39 sq. km. This is equivalent to

• A. 5088.39 hectares
• B. 1964.64 sq. miles
• C. 2257907.2 acres
• D. 5.08839 acres

41. How many cubic feet is 100 gallons of liquid?

• A. 74.80
• B. 1.337
• C. 13.37
• D. 133.7

42. How many cubic meters is 100 gallons of liquid?

• A. 1.638
• B. 3.785
• C. 0.164
• D. 0.378

43. How many cubic meters is 100 cubic feet

• A. 3.785
• B. 28.31
• C. 37.85
• D. 2.831

44. Ten (10) cubic meters is equivalent to how many stare?

• A. 5
• B. 10
• C. 20
• D. 100

45. The standard acceleration due to gravity is

• A. 32.2 ft/s²
• B. 980 ft/s²
• C. 58.3 ft/s²
• D. 35.3 ft/s²

46. A 7 kg mass is suspended in a rope. What is the tension is the rope is SI?

• A. 68.67 N
• B. 70 N
• C. 71 N
• D. 72 N

47. A 10-liter pail is full of water. Neglecting the weight of the pail, how heavy is its water content?

• A. 5 kg
• B. 6.67 kg
• C. 10 kg
• D. 12.5 kg

48. The unit of work in mks system is known as Joules (J) and the unit of work in the cgs system is erg. How many ergs are there in 1 J?

• A. 10⁶
• B. 10⁷
• C. 10⁵
• D. 10⁴

49. One horsepower is equivalent to

• A. 746 watts
• B. 7460 watts
• C. 74.6 watts
• D. 7.46 watts

50. How many horsepower is 746 kilowatts

• A. 500
• B. 74.6
• C. 100
• D. 1000

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