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The golden rectangle has a length of 1.618 and a width of 1. This is a ratio of 1:1.618. Sometimes designers and interior decorators approximate the golden rectangle by using 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, etc.

1			Which is not a good approximation for the golden rectangle?
			A)	3:5
			B)	4:5
			C)	21:34
			D)	55:89
2			Is 8:13 a good approximation for the golden rectangle?
			A)	Yes
			B)	No
			C)	Cannot tell from the given information.
3			How do you find the next number in the sequence?
			A)	Add all of the previous numbers to get the next number.
			B)	Subtract the first number from the last number.
			C)	Add the two previous numbers to get the next number.
			D)	There is not enough information.
4			Find the next number in the sequence.
			A)	144
			B)	154
			C)	94
			D)	Cannot tell from the given information.
5			Which is another way to represent a ratio of 1:1.618?
			A)	2:10
			B)	3:18
			C)	1 ÷ 1.618
			D)	1×1.618
6			Which is an equal ratio to 1:1.618?
			A)	2:3.2
			B)	4:6.44
			C)	5:9
			D)	3:4.854
7			Why would a decorator use an 8:13 ratio instead of an 8:12.944 ratio?
			A)	It's hard to find a ruler that size.
			B)	The approximation of 8:13 is wrong.
			C)	The approximation is easier to use and close enough.
			D)	The calculator takes too long to use.
8			Using what you know about the golden rectangle, would a table that measures 5 feet by 3 feet be visually appealing?
			A)	Yes
			B)	No
			C)	Not enough information given.
9			Using what you know about the golden rectangle, would a rug that measures 8 feet by 13 feet be visually appealing?
			A)	Yes
			B)	No
			C)	Not enough information given.
10			Using what you know about the golden rectangle, would a window that measures 4 feet be visually appealing?
			A)	Yes
			B)	No
			C)	Not enough information given.