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Math – Standard Set 3
The following paper set allows you to evaluate your mathematical learning
ability as well as broadening your understanding in various fields of
mathematics.
The set consists of 10 multiple-choice questions, each with five choices. Four of
the choices are possible answers, whereas the last choice shall be chosen if
and only if none of the first four choices are the answer to the question. In
other words, the fifth choice is denoted as “None of the above”.
Each question worth 3 marks if you answer correctly. If you answer incorrectly,
2 marks will be deducted. If you do not answer the problem, marks will neither
be given nor deducted. No workings are needed to answer each question.
Topics may include number theory, calculus, linear algebra, algebra,
combinatorics, statistics, discrete mathematics and other topics. Difficulty for
each question varies.
A time of two hours will be given to finish this paper.
Difficulty: ★
1. Consider a n to be the Fibonacci sequence with n ∈ Z +¿¿, then which correctly
describes the nature of this sequence?
a. a n is unique
b. a n+2=an−a n+1
c. Sum of a n‘s converges as n → ∞
d. a n may also be a geometric sequence
e. None of the above
2. Find the sum of the first digit and the last non-zero digit of ( 2020 ! ) !
a. 1
b. 3
c. 5
d. 7
e. None of the above
3. Given that n !=622 k 020 m00 and m−k=1, where m , k are the unknown digits
of n ! and n ∈ Z +¿¿. Find the value of m+k
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25
e. None of the above
4. The value of a=72019 mod (2019) can be expressed in the form of x y, where x
and y are prime numbers. Find the value of x + y .
a. 7
b. 10
c. 13
d. 16
e. None of the above
5. Find
∫ x x dx
xx
a. +c
ln ( x )

x x+1
b. +c
ln ( x )

xx
c. +c
ln ( x +1)

x x+1
d. +c
ln ( x +1)

e. None of the above

6. Find
2020 !

∑ a
a=−(2020!)

a. 0
b. ( 2020 ! )2
c. −( 2020 ! )2
d. ( 2020 ! )3
e. None of the above
7. Consider f ( x )=sin(x) where x is angle in degrees. If the value of
f ( 10 ) . f ( 20 ) . f ( 30 ) . f ( 40 ) . f ( 50 ) . f ( 60 ) . f (70). f ( 80 ) . f ( 90)
m
can be expressed in the form n where gcd ( m, n )=1, find the value of

√ n−m
a. 11
b. 13
c. 17
d. 19
e. None of the above
8. Consider a , b and c ∈ R , what can you tell about the value of
a 2+b 2+ c 2−ab−bc−ac

a. It is an even number
b. It is an odd number
c. It is a strictly positive number
d. It is a strictly negative number
e. None of the above
9. The function f (x) is said to be a golden function if and only if
f ( x )=f ' ( x)

If x ∈ R, find the number of possible f (x) that satisfies the above property.
a. 0
b. 1
c. 2
d. ∞
e. None of the above
10. Albert and Bernard just become friends with Cheryl, and they want to know
when her birthday is. Cheryl gives them a list of 10 possible dates:

May 15 16 19

June 17 18

July 14 16

Augus
14 15 17
t

Cheryl then tells Albert and Bernard separately the month and the day of her
birthday respectively.
Albert: I don't know when Cheryl's birthday is, but I know that Bernard doesn't
know too.
Bernard: At first, I don't know when Cheryl's birthday is, but I know now.
Albert: Then I also know when Cheryl's birthday is.
From the statements above, determine when is Cheryl’s birthday.
a. June 17
b. August 17
c. July 16
d. May 16
e. None of the above