EXERCISE

Watch the video of Arthur Benjamin, “The Magic of Fibonacci”. This is one of many inspiring talks from
TEDTalk. Watch out for the following items in the video. (Blay,2020)
https://www.ted.com/talks/arthur_benjamin_the_magic_of_fibonacci_numbers

1. Three reasons why we learn mathematics.

 Calculation
 Application
 Inspiration
The most important application of Math according to the speaker:
Mathematics is the science of pattern.
2. Mathematics as a science of pattern teaches us how to think:
logically , critically , and creatively.
3. The speaker’s parting words: Mathematics is not just:
solving for x, it’s also figuring out why. _

Determine the value of the following.

�100
5. �35 6. �15 + �18 7.
5

=9,227,465 Fn = F15 + F18 = 70844969635852383015

=610 + 2584
= 3194

Write the following integers as the sum of at least 2 or 3 distinct Fibonacci numbers.
(Blay,2020)

8. 27 9. 68 10. 97
Fn = F1 + F5 + F8 Fn = F7 + F10 Fn = F6 + F11
= 1 + 5 + 21 = 13 + 55 = 8 + 89
Fn = 27 = 68 = 97

Verify the following facts about Fibonacci number:

If we make a list of any four consecutive Fibonacci numbers, twice the third number minus the fourth
number is always equal to the first number in the list. Show two different lists of four consecutive
Fibonacci numbers (Tannenbaum,2010)

11. Start with the 4th Fibonacci number

F4 = 3 Twice the 3rd Minus the fourth Equal to the

F5 = 5 number number first number on
F6 = 8 the list
F7 = 13 8*2 = 16 16 – 13 =3

12. Start with �10

 Twice the 3rd Minus the fourth Equal to the
F10 = 55
number number first number on
F11 = 89
the list
F12 = 144
144*2 = 288 288 - 233 = 55
F13 = 233

The 18th and 20th Fibonacci number is 2584 and 6765 respectively. Use these values of
Fibonacci to determine the 21st Fibonacci number.

F20 = F18 + F19 F21 = F19 + F20

= 2584 + 4181 = 4181 + 6765
F20 = 6765 F21 = 10946

The following household items were found to have the dimensions shown. Which item comes
closest to having the proportions of the golden ratio?

Standard sheet of paper: Picture frame: 8in x 10in 35-mm slide: 35mm x
8.5 in x 11 in 23mm

a/b = 1.618 a/b = 1.618 a/b = 1.618

11/8.5 = 1.618 10/8 = 1.618 35/23 = 1.618

1.294 = φ = 1.618 1.25 = φ = 1.618 1.521 = φ = 1.618

a+b/a = 1.618 a+b/a = 1.618 a+b/a = 1.618

11+8.5 /11 = 1.618 10+8 /10 = 1.618 35+23 /35 = 1.618
1.773 = φ = 1.618 1.8 = φ = 1.618 1.657 = φ = 1.618
1.773 - 1.294 1.8 - 1.25 1.657 - 1.521
= 0.479 = 0.55 = 0.136

(answer)

What evidences suggests that the golden ratio and golden rectangle hold particular balance
as well as beauty?

Evidence that suggests that the golden ratio and golden rectangle hold particular
balance as well as beauty, is the philosophy of aesthetics. It was said as many ancient
 architectures showed measurements closely matching the golden rectangle.

In what way does the golden ratio appear in Fibonacci sequence?

There is a special relationship between the Golden Ration and Fibonacci numbers.
Suppose that we take any two consecutive Fibonacci numbers, their ratio is very close to the
Golden Ratio. So just like we naturally get seven arms when we use 1/7, in any given sequence,
we tend to get Fibonacci numbers when we use Golden Ratio.

Draw a line segment 6 inches long. Subdivide it according to the golden ratio. Verify your work
using the concept of dividing a line segment by Euclid.

φ = a + b / a = 1.618 = 6/a 6 = 3.708+b a/b = φ

1.618a/1.618 = 6/1.618 6-3.708 = b = 2.292 3.708/2.292 = 1.618
a = 3.708 1.618 = 1.618

Find at least three everyday objects with rectangular shapes. In each case measure the side
lengths and calculate the ratio. Are any of these object golden rectangles? Explain

Cattleya Filler: Picture frame: 9 in x 11 in Laptop: 12.5 in x 8.5

6 in x 8.3 in in

a/b = 1.618 a/b = 1.618 a/b = 1.618

8.3/6 = 1.618 11/9 = 1.618 12.5/8.5 = 1.618

1.383 = φ = 1.618 1.22 = φ = 1.618 1.47 = φ = 1.618

a+b/a = 1.618 a+b/a = 1.618 a+b/a = 1.618

6+8.3 /6 = 1.618 11+9 /11 = 1.618 12.5+8.5 /12.5 = 1.618

1.773 = φ = 1.618 1.82 = φ = 1.618 1.773 = φ = 1.618

2.383 - 1.383 1.82 - 1.22 1.68 - 1.47

=1 = 0.6
 = 0.21

Coloring/Tracing Activity on Fibonacci Numbers

Color the spirals in both directions. The resulting numbers are usually two consecutive
Fibonacci numbers (e.g., 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, . . .). How many spirals are present in both
directions?

The figure is a representation of a

sunflower seed head. Use two different
colored pencils to mark the clockwise and
the counter clockwise spirals. Trace the
spiral shape through the circles that define
one spiral. (Note: Some circles will not be
included).

34 clockwise spirals
21 counter clockwise
spirals