GRADE - 7-8 | WORKSHEET - W78.M7.
S4:Discovering Mathematical Proofs
MODULE - Language of Mathematics
TOPIC : Proofs
Answer Sheet
Instructions:
• Each question is marked with the Answer Type (Single Answer, Multiple Answer, etc.), answer accordingly.
• Use white space/back-side of the paper for rough work.
• Attend all the questions.
Question 1: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
What is the purpose of providing a proof in mathematics?
1. To make the problem more difficult.
2. To validate a mathematical statement or theorem.
3. To confuse the reader.
4. To hide information.
Answer : Option-2
Solution & Explanation : The primary purpose of providing proof in mathematics is to establish the
truth or validity of a mathematical statement or theorem. A mathematical proof logically
demonstrates why a particular statement is true.
Question 2: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
What is a direct proof?
1. A proof that uses indirect reasoning.
2. A proof that establishes a conclusion by assuming the opposite.
3. A proof that establishes a conclusion through a series of logical steps.
4. A proof that involves proving the contrapositive.
Answer : Option-3
Solution & Explanation : A direct proof is a method of establishing the truth of a statement by
presenting a series of logical steps, starting from known facts or previously established truths, and
leading to the desired conclusion.
Question 3: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
What is the goal of a proof by contradiction?
1. To show that the conclusion is false
2. To prove the contrapositive
3. To assume the conclusion is true
4. To reach a logical contradiction, assume the opposite of what you want to prove
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Answer : Option-4
Solution & Explanation : The purpose of a proof by contradiction is to assume the opposite of what
you want to prove, and then show that this assumption leads to a logical problem or contradiction.
Question 4: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
What is the contrapositive of the statement ”If it is raining�, then the ground is wet”?
1. If the ground is wet, then it is raining
2. If the ground is not wet, then it is not raining
3. If it is not raining, then the ground is not wet
4. If the ground is wet, then it is raining
Answer : Option-3
Solution & Explanation : The word contraposition literally means changing a statement by negating
all its terms. For example, if p is true, then q is true, establishes that if p is not true, q is not true
Question 5: True & False
”If the sum of two angles is 90 degrees, then each angle is a right angle.” Is this statement
correct?
1. True
2. False
Answer : False
Solution & Explanation : This is because there are cases, such as angles like 45, 55, and 90 degrees,
where at least one angle is 90 degrees.
Question 6: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Divisibility tests typically come under the _________ in mathematics.
1. contradictive proof
2. contrapositive proof
3. direct proof
4. indirect reasoning
Answer : Option-3
Solution & Explanation : Divisibility tests typically come under the umbrella of direct proofs in
mathematics. These tests provide a straightforward method for determining whether one number is
divisible by another without using indirect reasoning or contradiction.
Question 7: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Which of the following conditions cannot be used to prove triangles are congruent?
1. SSS
2. AAA
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3. RHS
4. SAS
Answer : Option-2
Solution & Explanation : AAA would show triangles are similar but not necessarily congruent.
Question 8: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Consider the statement: ”If you subtract one from a multiple of five, you will always get a prime
number.”
Test this statement by subtracting one from different multiples of five and choose the correct
option.
1. Yes, the given statement is true.
2. No, the given statement is wrong.
Answer : Option-2
Solution & Explanation : We could try adding one to different multiples of five until we find one that
is prime or not prime.
5-1=4 , not prime
10-1=9, not prime
15-1= 4 not prime
20-1 =19 prime
We can see that his statement works for some values but not for all.
Question 9: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
What could be the correct expressions for two consecutive odd numbers for any value of n?
1. 2n-1 and 2n+1
2. n+1 and n-1
3. 3n and 3n+1
4. 2n and 3n
Answer : Option-1
Solution & Explanation : An odd number can be written as 2n-1, and the next odd number will be 2
more.
2n-1+2=2n+1
2n-1 and 2n+1 are two consecutive odd numbers.
Question 10: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Prove that the product of two even numbers is a multiple of 4.
1. Assume two odd numbers, p and q and prove that pq is never divisible by 4.
2. Assume one even number 2n and another even number 2n + 1 and multiply them to prove that
it is divisible by 4
3. Assume one even number n and another even number 2n and multiply them to prove that it is
the multiple of 4
4. Assume one even number n and another even number m and multiply them to prove that it is
the multiple of 4
Answer : Option-4
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Solution & Explanation : Let m and n are two even numbers such that, m=2a and n=2b, where a,b
are integers.
mn =2a x 2b =4 ab which is a multiple of 4.
Question 11: True & False
The original statement is proven by showing that the assumption of the negation leads to a
logical contradiction. This aligns with proof by contrapositive.
1. True
2. False
Answer : False
Solution & Explanation : The original statement is proven by showing that the assumption of the
negation leads to a logical contradiction. This aligns with proof by contradiction.
Question 12: True & False
If n is a prime number, then n + 1 is also a prime number.
The above statement is true for all the numbers.
1. True
2. False
Answer : False
Solution & Explanation : Let us take n = 3, then n+1 = 4, which is not a prime number. So the given
statement is wrong.
Question 13: True & False
For any two integers a and b, if a2 + b2 is an even number, then both a and b are even.
This statement is
1. True
2. False
Answer : False
Solution & Explanation : This statement is false. Counterexamples include cases where one of the
integers is odd and the other is even.
Let’s take a=1 and a=3, then a2 + b2 = 1+9 =10 which is an even number, but 1 and 3 are not even
numbers
Question 14: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Despite your mother’s instructions not to use the computer� when she’s away, you decide to play
video games. When she returns, she assumes you followed her instructions. However, she
notices the game progress on the screen, challenging her assumption.
The situation aligns with a
1. direct Proof
2. proof by contradiction
3. proof by contrapositive
4. None of the above
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Answer : Option-2
Solution & Explanation : In this situation, your mother assumes you followed her instructions (not
using the computer), but the evidence on the screen (game progress) contradicts this assumption.
The observed evidence challenges the initial belief, creating a contradiction.
This aligns with the logic of proof by contradiction, where the situation demonstrates that the
opposite of the assumed statement (not using the computer) is true.
Question 15: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
Prove that the product of two consecutive integers is always even.
1. Take two consecutive integers as 2n and 2n+1 and then find the product, proving it aligns with a
direct proof
2. Take two consecutive integers as n and n+2 and then find the product, proving it always aligns
with a direct proof
3. Take two consecutive integers as n and n+1 and then find the product, proving it always aligns
with an indirect proof
4. Take two consecutive integers, 2n and n+1 and then find the product, proving it always aligns
with an indirect proof
Answer : Option-1
Solution & Explanation : Take two consecutive integers as 2n and 2n+1 and then find the product,
2n x 2(n+1) = 4n2 +2n = 2(2n2 + 1) is also even.
proving it aligns with a direct proof
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