Numbers Quiz – for seniors

Looking for a fun way to challenge your mind? Our Numbers Quiz is perfect for seniors who enjoy a bit of maths and number problem-solving. With a mix of everyday scenarios and classic arithmetic questions, it’s a great activity to
spark conversation, build confidence, and keep those mental gears turning!

You can find the A4 printable version at the bottom of this page.

Let’s Play

1. I have $2.50. How many lollies can I afford if they are 15 cents each?

(A) 16 lollies with 10 cents left over

2. How many 5-cent coins make up $1.10?

(A) 22

3. If you buy a pencil for 75 cents and pay with $1, how much change do you get?

(A) 25 cents

4. What number do I need to subtract from 15 to make 9?

(A) 6

5. What is half of a half?

(A) A quarter

6. Add 7 to 63

(A) 70 

7. If it’s midnight now, how many hours until midnight tomorrow night? 

(A) 24 hours

8. What is 60 divided by 5?

(A) 12

9. John is 7 years old. How old will he be in 22 years’ time?

(A) 29

10. How many tens are in 88?

(A) 8 

11. How many grams are in a kilogram?

(A) 1,000

12. What is the next odd number after 99?

(A) 101

13. If you throw one dice 4 times in a row, what is the highest number you can score?

(A) 24

14. What must I do to 50 to get the answer 100?

(A) Add another 50

15. How many times does 15 go into 45?

(A) 3

16. What is the time on the clock if the big hand is on the 11 and the little hand is on 5?

(A) 5 minutes to 5

15. Out of 20 houses, 5 have green doors and 7 have white doors. How many have red doors?

(A) 5 minutes to 5

16. What is the time on the clock if the big hand is on the 11 and the little hand is on 5?

(A) 5 minutes to 5

17. Out of 20 houses, 5 have green doors and 7 have white doors. How many have red doors?

(A) 8 red doors

18. Julie owes Steven $20, then Steven borrows $16 from Julie. How much is now owed, and to who?

(A) Julie still owes Steven $4

19. Which of these numbers can be divided by 4 and 3 — 18, 24, 27, or 28? 

(A)  24

20. If a school has 220 children and 105 are girls, how many boys are at the school?

(A) 115