Level 5-6 Algebra - Formulae

1. What is the plural of formula?

   • Formulants
   • Formulas and formulae
   • Formulents
   • Formuleses

2. What is a 'variable'?

   • A division sign
   • A letter or symbol representing a varying quantity
   • A multiplication sign
   • An equals sign

3. Which sign must be contained in a formula?

   • +
   • -
   • x
   • =

4. You are given the formula a = 2b and you are told that the value of b is 4. What is the value of a?

   • 2
   • 4
   • 6
   • 8

5. You are given the formula x - 2 = c and you are told that the value of c is 28. What is the value of x?

   • 26
   • 28
   • 30
   • 32

6. a² + b² = 25. If a = 3 then what is the value of b?

   • 4
   • 5
   • 6
   • 7

7. If a² = 6b and a has the value of 6, what is the value of b?

   • 3
   • 6
   • 9
   • 12

8. If a = 2 and b = 5, which of the following formula is correct?

   • 2a + 6b = 31
   • 3a + b² = 31
   • 4a + 6b - 2b = 31
   • 5a x 2b = 31

9. The perimeter of a rectangle is twice its length plus twice its width; this can be represented as p = 2l + 2w. What is the perimeter if l = 12cm and w = 6cm?

   • 18 cm
   • 24 cm
   • 36 cm
   • 48 cm

10. A cyclist travels at a constant m miles per hour. How far has he travelled in 4 hours?

    • 4m
    • 6m
    • 8m
    • 10m

Quiz written by Colin King