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2024 Questions Grades 11&12

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The provided document is an excerpt from the Math Kangaroo USA 2024 mathematics competition test for Grades 11 and 12. The competition is organized by Kangourou Sans Frontieres and is scheduled for March 21, 2024. Participants have 75 minutes to complete the test without the use of calculators. Each question falls into a different point category: problems worth 3 points, 4 points, and 5 points.<br /><br />The test includes a variety of problem-solving and logic-based questions tailored for high school students. These encompass geometrical puzzles, probabilistic reasoning, algebraic equations, and numerical deduction. The problems are multiple-choice, offering five options labeled (A) through (E) for each question.<br /><br />Some sample problems include:<br />- Geometric patterns requiring identification of a loop formation.<br />- Numerical logic questions involving integers, squares, and primes.<br />- A scenario involving pizza slices and angular measurements.<br />- Geometric scenarios on modified coordinate systems.<br />- Probability puzzles related to modified dice with specified outcomes.<br />- Logical and arithmetic problems, such as completing a sequence or calculating perimeters of complex shapes.<br />- Concepts of symmetry and geometric configurations using colors, cubes, and squares.<br />- Utilization of mathematical equations and algebra to solve for unknown variables.<br /><br />The document is designed to evaluate mathematical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to apply mathematical concepts creatively under time constraints. This competition provides an international platform for students to challenge themselves and demonstrate their mathematical abilities. It encourages participants to engage with complex problems and explore various methods of solution, reflecting on key mathematical concepts relevant to high school curricula.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

mathematics competition

Grades 11 and 12

problem-solving

logic-based questions

geometrical puzzles

probabilistic reasoning

algebraic equations

numerical deduction

multiple-choice